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Tag Archives: higher education
Educational Opportunities and Discipline Issues in Public Schools on the 65th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
On May 17, 1954, in its Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that state laws establishing “separate but equal” public schools for Blacks and Whites were unconstitutional. Sixty-five years later, race and … Continue reading
Federal Funding for Women in STEM
The federal government gives nearly $25 billion a year to universities to conduct cutting-edge research in science, technology, engineering, and math—commonly called STEM—fields. But studies show that women are still largely underrepresented in these fields. Given the underrepresentation, are the … Continue reading
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March 14, 2016
Tagged DOD, DOE, EWIS, higher education, NASA, NIH, NSF, Pi Day, Title IX, women in science, women in tech, women's history month
Know before You Go: Weighing the Costs of College
Ah, springtime—when high school seniors’ thoughts turn to checking their real and virtual mailboxes for news from colleges and universities. But the college selection journey doesn’t end with an offer of admission. Prospective students and their families must also consider … Continue reading
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March 24, 2015
Tagged college, college costs, education, EWIS, higher education, podcast, students, tuition, university
Podcast on State Funding for Higher Education and College Affordability
As higher education costs rise, state support can help make public colleges more affordable. However, budget constraints and other factors have led to reduced state funding for higher education in recent years. Hear our podcast with Melissa Emrey-Arras, a director in … Continue reading
Considering College Costs Beyond Tuition
If you’re heading to college this fall, you may be focused on the major costs—tuition and fees, possibly room and board. We have examined some of the other costs of college, such as textbooks and college debit cards, that can … Continue reading
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September 5, 2014
Tagged college, college de, cost, debit card, debt, EWIS, fees, FMCI, higher ed, higher education, information, ISBN, textbooks, transparency, university
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ASKGAOLive: Recruitment of Student Veterans
Veterans face many challenges as they consider and enroll in colleges and universities. Join us for a live chat about GAO’s work on student veterans’ issues this Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 2:00 pm ET. You can send us your … Continue reading
Is College Part of Your Life Plan? Make Sure it’s Part of Your Tax Plan, Too
You probably already know that federal grants and loans can play an important role in making higher education more affordable. What you may not know is that the tax code also helps many people pay for college by encouraging savings, … Continue reading
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March 18, 2014
Tagged 529, American Opportunity Credit, college, college costs, college savings plan, deduction, Department of Education, education, higher education, interest, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Lifetime Learning Credit, savings, savings plan, savings vehicle, student loan, tax credit, tax expenditure, USDOE
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