S. Because educational options have increased more competition is coming from other countries in this market. Costs associated with the international student attending a U.S. school may often be too great for many international students to afford. Depending upon the outlook for work in the U.S., the international student may or may not attend college in the U.S. Costs for a college education in the United States is however, not

Financial Aid AppealDear Admissions Committee,I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this financial aid appeal with regards to my academic performance during the last term that I was enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and to provide an explanation of the extenuating circumstances that were detrimental to my performance. I would also like to outline how these events have been resolved and assure

The escalating costs of higher education have sparked a heated debate over whether college should be made free for all students. As a cornerstone of societal advancement, education possesses the unique capability to level the socioeconomic playing field, create opportunities for upward mobility, and stimulate economic growth. There are compelling arguments in favor of making college education accessible to all without financial barriers. One of the primary arguments for free college

College Investment $25,000 Investment P= $25,000 r= 2.47% t= 5 years n= F (t) = P (1 + r/n) nt F (t)= $25,000(1 + 2.47%/1) The total amount of the investment is $28,243.84 after 5 years (maximum amount of time for CD as advertised). Bank offers Certificates of Deposits for 19, 37 and 59 months (U.S. Bank, 2011). Although this Grandmother would like to save for a child's education and therefore has more than five years, many

Community colleges serve a distinct function in the gamut of higher education. When college classes are offered at the high school level, advantaged students tend to benefit more than disadvantaged students, further entrenching an achievement gap that plagues education (Venezia & Jaeger, 2013). As many as half of all students enter their post-secondary education programs—whether at community or four-year colleges—“without the basic skills necessary to succeed,” (Thomas, 2014, p. 43).

Student athletes do not even necessarily 'give back' to the university with four years of attendance. Basketball players flee the ranks to 'go pro' and even those who do not go to the NBA may struggle and not emerge with a degree. What students are likely to show greater financial long-term loyalty to their university -- a student who excels academically and remembers college as the best years of his