/tags/college-tuition College Tuition en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-12-27/more-illinois-universities-are-covering-tuition-for-low-income-households-but-costs-remain Roosevelt University announced it will start offering a free tuition program this month, the Roosevelt Pledge, and in September, the University of Illinois Chicago announced its plans to launch its own version, UIC Aspire, next fall. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-12-27/more-illinois-universities-are-covering-tuition-for-low-income-households-but-costs-remain Violet Miller /education/2024-09-04/missouri-colleges-no-apply-admission This year, St. Louis-area public and private colleges are sending graduating high school seniors acceptance letters even though the students never applied. The direct admission program is in seven Missouri schools this semester. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:17:00 GMT /education/2024-09-04/missouri-colleges-no-apply-admission Lauren Brennecke /education/2024-05-24/university-of-missouri-curators-umsl-umkc-science-technology-tuition-increase-2024 Tuition will increase 5% for undergraduate students and between 3-5% for graduate and professional students. Fri, 24 May 2024 14:09:47 GMT /education/2024-05-24/university-of-missouri-curators-umsl-umkc-science-technology-tuition-increase-2024 Katelynn McIlwain, KOMU 8 /education/2024-04-23/is-college-worth-it-report-missouri-illinois A newly released report by the Strada Education Foundation explores whether a college education is worth it. According to new data, it is for many in Missouri and Illinois. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-04-23/is-college-worth-it-report-missouri-illinois Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /law-order/2024-04-09/missouri-attorney-general-andrew-bailey-lawsuit-biden-student-debt-relief After a win in the U.S. Supreme Court last year, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is leading a coalition of states challenging the Department of Education’s second attempt at loan forgiveness. The federal program could waive or help with payments for more than 8 million borrowers. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:14:59 GMT /law-order/2024-04-09/missouri-attorney-general-andrew-bailey-lawsuit-biden-student-debt-relief Annelise Hanshaw /education/2023-12-19/colleges-hand-out-scholarship-money-to-attract-top-students-at-the-expense-of-kids-in-need Advocates say merit scholarships mainly benefit white, wealthy students and make it harder for low-income students to afford college. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:28:35 GMT /education/2023-12-19/colleges-hand-out-scholarship-money-to-attract-top-students-at-the-expense-of-kids-in-need Lisa Kurian Philip /education/2023-12-01/the-fafsa-is-changing-heres-how-to-apply-for-student-financial-aid The Free Application for Federal Student Aid form — often referred to as the FAFSA — will go live by the end of the month, but that’s only because the application is being simplified, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /education/2023-12-01/the-fafsa-is-changing-heres-how-to-apply-for-student-financial-aid Kelly Smits /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-05-28/legal-roundtable-considers-whether-college-students-should-get-tuition-reimbursement-more Students from regional universities are suing to recoup tuition and fees after in-person classes and on-campus living were cut short by the coronavirus.… Thu, 28 May 2020 21:56:38 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-05-28/legal-roundtable-considers-whether-college-students-should-get-tuition-reimbursement-more Alex Heuer