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Tag: college tuition

Posted inPerspectives

After Biden’s primary win, where do progressive politics stand in Illinois?

by Curtis Black March 18, 2020March 19, 2020

Bernie Sanders’ role in pushing the candidate left, and the victories and close calls of down-ballot candidates Marie Newman, Aaron Ortiz, Ken Thomas and Nidia Carranza show a shift.

Posted inEducation

How low expectations force low-income students to miss out on college aid

by Rita Oceguera September 6, 2019September 12, 2019
Posted inPerspectives

Why meritocracy is a myth in college admissions

by Morgan Polikoff, Jerome A. Lucido and Julie Renee Posselt August 16, 2019August 16, 2019
Posted inPerspectives

States – not just Congress – should unlock student financial aid for people in prison

by Bradley D. Custer May 23, 2019May 23, 2019
Posted inEducation

Over 160,000 eligible low-income students denied MAP grants last year

by Meredith Kolodner May 23, 2018May 22, 2018
Posted inEducation, Perspectives

Public universities increasingly out of reach for Illinois’ low-income students

by Kyle P. Westbrook October 2, 2017May 22, 2018
Posted inEducation

Undocumented students benefit most from free City Colleges program

by Melissa Sanchez September 28, 2016August 16, 2018
Posted inEducation, Immigration, Multimedia, Video

Financial aid barriers limit college access for undocumented youth

by Melissa Sanchez September 12, 2016September 5, 2017
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Cover Story, Education

City Colleges scholarship has benefits, drawbacks

by Melissa Sanchez February 24, 2015May 22, 2018
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Cover Story, Education

Easing barriers to college completion

by Melissa Sanchez February 24, 2015May 22, 2018

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