Elin Johnson

Seattle

Editor at The Cordova Times

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What Is a Tuition Freeze, and Does It Actually Help Keep College Affordable?

1 week ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Tuition freezes have gained popularity at universities across the country. However, a new report argues they may be harming the students they aim to help. Credit: Rockaa / E+ / Getty ImagesA tuition freeze is when a college, university, or system maintains tuition at a certain rate for a set amount of time. The practice received bipartisan support as a college affordability effort.
MSIs Can Expand Impact With Strong Funding

3 weeks ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Updated on April 2, 2025A report shows that while historically Black, tribal, and minority-serving colleges and universities produce better outcomes for students, the impact is even greater with increased funding.
Colleges and Universities Cut Costs Over Federal Funding Freezes

4 weeks ago | bestcolleges.com | Margaret Attridge |Elin Johnson

Updated on March 27, 2025Colleges and universities across the country have frozen hiring, rescinded student offer letters, and cut programs due to federal funding cuts. Credit: DenisTangneyJr / Getty ImagesThe Trump administration has made moves to pause National Institutes of Health research and other federal funding that many colleges and universities rely on. Colleges and universities across the country are scrambling to patch the holes in their budgets left by the frozen funds.
New Data Shows Growth in Transfer Student Numbers

1 month ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Updated on March 21, 2025As states and colleges prioritize transfer pathways, the percentage of transfer students is slowly rebounding to pre-pandemic levels. Credit: golero / E+ / Getty ImagesNew data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows the percentage of transfer students grew last year. The analysis shows that the number of transfers grew 4.4% between fall 2023 and fall 2024. Students transferring from two-year to four-year schools primarily drove the growth.
Republicans View Higher Ed Favorably| BestColleges

1 month ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Updated on March 17, 2025The Third Way survey from February shows Republicans find value in a college degree but want more accountability in higher education. Credit: adamkaz / Getty ImagesA survey of Republican voters shows that 63% say a four-year degree is valuable. Trade schools and community colleges are viewed most favorably by Republicans, while for-profit schools had the highest “unfavorable” rating among institution types in the survey.
Get a Bachelor’s Degree for Less at a Community College

1 month ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Updated on March 12, 2025Students can earn a bachelor’s degree at a community college for a fraction of the cost of a four-year college or university, according to a report from the University of Washington. Credit: Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty ImagesCommunity colleges are increasingly expanding into offering bachelor’s degrees. A new report analyzes the published tuition and fees from community colleges nationwide.
Most College Students Experience Basic Needs Insecurity

1 month ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Updated on March 11, 2025A new survey shows 59% of college students experience at least one form of basic needs insecurity. This percentage is even higher for Black and Indigenous students. Credit: Jason Fochtman / Houston Chronicle / Getty ImagesThe Hope Center Student Basic Needs Survey shows that 59% of students experienced insecurity related to food, housing, mental health care, childcare, technology, or transportation.
How Shrinking FSA Staff Will Impact Your Financial Aid

1 month ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Updated on February 26, 2025Reports indicate 10% of the federal office that manages student financial aid has accepted buyouts. Experts warn students to complete their FAFSA forms as soon as they can. Credit: Jemal Countess / Stringer / Getty Images EntertainmentAbout 10% of the Federal Student Aid (FSA) workforce has accepted buyouts. Experts worry this will cause disruptions in students getting their financial aid money and suggest students fill out their FAFSA forms as soon as they can.
Here Are the Best Colleges in California for Economic Mobility

1 month ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Updated on February 25, 2025Looking to start earning more without first taking on a bunch of debt? Schools in the California State University system are your best bet, a new study says. Credit: Yiming Chen / Getty ImagesThe California Mobility Index ranks schools by the opportunities they provide students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. The list of California schools that best help students improve their economic status considers low student debt as a key factor.
Report Shows Legacy Admissions on the Decline

2 months ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Updated on February 7, 2025 Over half of schools that considered applicants’ relationships to donors and alumni a decade ago no longer do so, the report found. Credit: APCortizasJr / iStock Unreleased / Getty ImagesA new report from Education Reform Now indicates that legacy admissions are at an all-time low. The group attributes this decline to legislative bans and institutions moving away from the tradition.