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Understanding Chapel Hill’s Tuition Giveaway

Aug 31, 2023 · Teresa Lichtenwalner · Comments Off on Understanding Chapel Hill’s Tuition Giveaway

On July 7, UNC-Chapel Hill announced a policy change. Beginning in 2024, the UNC System’s flagship will waive tuition and fees for in-state students whose family income is below or … Continue reading “Understanding Chapel Hill’s Tuition Giveaway”


A leftist professor agrees: “Since when is debt ‘financial aid?'”

Mar 5, 2023 · Letters to the Editor · Comments Off on A leftist professor agrees: “Since when is debt ‘financial aid?'”

To the editor: I am one of the “left wing ideologues” Professors who Prof Vedder blames for the self destruction of American Higher Eduction. And guess what? I agree with … Continue reading “A leftist professor agrees: “Since when is debt ‘financial aid?’””


Let Colleges Choose an Accreditor

Feb 3, 2023 · Adam Kissel · Comments Off on Let Colleges Choose an Accreditor

Federal financial aid depends on whether your college is accredited. That means an independent agency vouches for your college, assuring that it’s not a scam and that it fulfills its … Continue reading “Let Colleges Choose an Accreditor”


Wanted: A Successful Collegiate Rent-Seeker

Dec 28, 2022 · Richard K. Vedder · Comments Off on Wanted: A Successful Collegiate Rent-Seeker

Economists call someone who gets paid more than necessary to produce a good or service a “rent-seeker.” Arguably the preeminent rent-seeker in higher education, Terry Hartle, announced his retirement recently … Continue reading “Wanted: A Successful Collegiate Rent-Seeker”


Don’t Hide the Discount Rate

Nov 21, 2022 · Dan E. Way · Comments Off on Don’t Hide the Discount Rate

Colleges’ tuition costs are easy enough to find, but not every student pays list price. Education experts agree that data about so-called discount rates could be an invaluable tool for … Continue reading “Don’t Hide the Discount Rate”


Did You Know? Both Parties Agree that College Needs to Change

Sep 1, 2022 · Keller Moore · Comments Off on Did You Know? Both Parties Agree that College Needs to Change

When both Republicans and Democrats agree on an issue, the issue must be rather basic. Both parties agree that inflation is not ideal. Both parties agree that literacy is important. … Continue reading “Did You Know? Both Parties Agree that College Needs to Change”


The Harvard Professor Who Bemoans Higher Education

Jan 20, 2021 · George Leef · Comments Off on The Harvard Professor Who Bemoans Higher Education

Most college professors applaud what American higher education does and want to see it expand to include even more students. One dissenter of note, however, is Harvard philosophy professor Michael … Continue reading “The Harvard Professor Who Bemoans Higher Education”


Did You Know? UNC System Funds Financial Aid with Tuition Revenue

Sep 17, 2020 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off on Did You Know? UNC System Funds Financial Aid with Tuition Revenue

In 2014, the UNC Board of Governors voted to “place a 15 percent cap on the amount of tuition revenue that can be applied to need-based student financial aid.” After … Continue reading “Did You Know? UNC System Funds Financial Aid with Tuition Revenue”


When Student Debt Is A Good Thing (And When It’s Not)

Sep 14, 2020 · Preston Cooper · Comments Off on When Student Debt Is A Good Thing (And When It’s Not)

Student debt has a bad reputation. It’s under attack from the left, which sees debt as a ball and chain that ruins the lives of young people who had the … Continue reading “When Student Debt Is A Good Thing (And When It’s Not)”


Did You Know? More Open Seats at NC Colleges This Fall

Aug 6, 2020 · Nicole Divers · Comments Off on Did You Know? More Open Seats at NC Colleges This Fall

Since COVID-19 hit, students have taken notice and altered their college plans. Some high school seniors are delaying enrollment until the pandemic has subsided, leaving universities with more openings. This … Continue reading “Did You Know? More Open Seats at NC Colleges This Fall”

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