Divided We Learn
Once the way up the socioeconomic ladder in America, higher education may now be deepening the divisions. First-generation, low-income students disproportionately wind up at campuses with the fewest resources; their wealthier counterparts, at the best. And, contradicting public promises, universities are raising their net prices faster for low-income than higher-income students. See all our Special Reports
Are too few college students asking for federal aid?
FAFSA completion rate stagnated, despite the rising cost of college
A free sandwich can make the difference for some migrant worker children in college
For decades, a small federal program has been helping the students of farmworkers win at college with constant support
After a tough but promising freshman year, Dartmouth student tackles change at elite campuses
Moments of cold, loneliness — and missing the merengue
COLUMN: In 6 states, school districts with the neediest students get less money than the wealthiest
New federal data shows a 3.4 percent funding gap between rich and poor school districts
Facts about race and college admission
Political winds may shift, but racial factors in college success statistics don’t
COLUMN: Is Providence the poster child for the worst increase in school segregation?
Depends on how you measure it.
COLUMN: Behind the Latino college degree gap
Latinos are the least likely ethnic or racial group to get a college education, new report says
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