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NYU’s New President Announces Free Tuition for Qualifying Students

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Free tuition programs are offered at other institutions, including Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and NYU's neighbor Columbia University. NYU's move solidifies New York state's position as a hub for education accessibility for students whose families may have difficulty affording college.

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Unequal Distribution

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Further, Pell Grants cover just under one-third of tuition and fees at the average four-year, public college in the nation, leaving families to cover the remaining two-thirds of tuition, along with living expenses, books, and other costs. Institutions can also do their share to make college more affordable. Source: U.S.

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Top Summer Programmes: Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS)

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Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) “Ivy Scholars” was a small pre-collegiate summer program that was started by professors in 2001. Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS)” is an excellent educational program for exceptional high school students worldwide. The tuition covers housing, meals, and curriculum materials.

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California Debuts Updated Financial Aid Application for Undocumented Students

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The application will now include the legal affidavit required to prove they qualify for exemption from nonresident tuition. If a student does not fill out the affidavit, they will be deemed ineligible for in-state tuition and state financial aid. Previously, the affidavit and application were filled out separately. California Gov.

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The Hidden Truth Behind Merit Scholarships

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So-called "merit" scholarships are simply tuition discounts used to entice students. Leveraging Aid to Attract Wealthy Students Determining the right mix of students includes enrolling the right number of students who can pay the full cost of tuition, or close to it. Public institutions also discount tuition.

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Early Decision is a Racket

Admissions Madness

Universities likely don’t care whether a student opts for ED I or II as long as they arrive on campus, finish their degree, and pay their tuition. James Fallows of the Atlantic wrote a damning 2001 article, “ The Early-Decision Racket.” The latter are more likely to pay full tuition.

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Public Ivy League Schools

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Does your vision also include steep tuition costs and acceptance rates in the single digits? They are also known for very low acceptance rates (they are often referred to as “highly-rejective” schools)), very expensive tuition, and the geographic limitations they pose. Sounds like an amazing college experience!