College Related Articles For May 1, 2009

The Washington Post reports on a surge in college applications from students that live in China.

The LA Times reports on more families requesting aid for college, but are not getting enough to send their kid to college.

The New York Times is out with the same type of article while also focusing on California as well.

The Des Moines Register reports on universities in the state due to budget problems scheduling fewer sections and larger classroom sizes.

Thy also report on ISU Extension Directors getting cut and they also report on community colleges in the state looking to raise tuition.

The Miami Herald reports on the Bright Futures Scholarship program that could wind up not getting enough of a funding increase to cover the increases in tuition universities in the state have passed this year.

The Dallas Morning News reports on new legislation that would set criteria for a university that wants to seek top-tier status.

The AP reports on Lawmakers in Florida who offer to reduce higher education cuts in the sate.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on students at St. Josephs protesting over two teachers that did not tenure.