Last-minute tuition hikes hit students — from SmartMoney.com by Anna Maria Andriotis
Almost 20 states have cut funding for colleges, raising costs for students — starting now
Excerpt:
With freshman orientation right around the corner, many college students and their parents are about to get a surprise that could derail years of careful financial planning: last-minute tuition increases and cuts to financial aid packages promised just a few short months ago.
From DSC:
Many already know that such budgetary pressures are a piece of the perfect storm within higher education; but what may not be as visible is the catalyzing effect that these pressure are having/will have towards creating a game-changing environment within higher education. For example, such escalating costs may cause people to pursue other avenues of obtaining knowledge and/or experience. Some examples off of the top of my head include:
- StraighterLine.com
- More community college-based coursework
- iTunes U
- YouTube.edu
- University of the People
- Apprenticeships
- More vocationally-based programs
- Etc.