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The enrollment cliff crisis: How to pivot, not panic

Niche

The most significant driver of the higher education enrollment cliff is the sharp decline in birth rates following the 2008 economic recession. During that time of economic stress and uncertainty, people were having fewer children, with the number of kids born between 2008 and 2011 plummeting dramatically.

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Vanderbilt Announces Free Tuition for Students Whose Families Make $150K or Less

BestColleges

Vanderbilt said families making between $125,000 and $150,000 typically receive a median award of about $70,000 annually in financial aid. Families making more than $150,000 can still receive financial aid. Vanderbilt created Opportunity Vanderbilt during the financial crisis of 2008 and has provided over $2.6

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$10M Donation Will Help CUNY Journalism School Go Tuition-Free

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The journalism school began its journey to free tuition by eliminating tuition costs for 25% of the class of 2024 and offering partial scholarships to 65% of the students. While traditional newsroom journalism employment has fallen by 26% since 2008, employment in broadcasting and online media outlets has increased.

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What Majors Is Vanderbilt Known For? Your Guide to Its Best Programs

AdmissionSight

There’s a lot to love about Vanderbilt, from its balance of academics and social life to its amazing research opportunities and generous financial aid. Since 2008, this initiative has made sure that Vanderbilt meets 100% of every student’s demonstrated financial need—without loans. That’s right, absolutely zero loans.

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Being a First-Generation College Student Made Me a Feminist

BestColleges

I had a prepaid phone, no car, and used the library's computers to finish my assignments until financial aid helped me purchase my own laptop. They offered me a generous academic scholarship. Maxing out the federal, state, and university aid given to me, I was able to attend undergrad pretty much loan-free.

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Is There an HBCU in New York?

BestColleges

Predominantly Black Institutions in New York PBIs were incorporated into the Higher Education Act in 2008. The Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge (SEEK) program provides academic and financial support through peer counseling, free tutoring, financial stipends, and an extra year of financial aid.

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$100,000 per Year! Rising College Costs and Student Loans

Discovery College Consulting

Thankfully, he received a large merit scholarship and is graduating on time this month. Much of this increase is due to a drop in funding from states following the 2008 financial crisis. Most students don’t pay the full cost of attendance thanks to grants and scholarships, which is great. That’s an increase of 24.5%.

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