Aid in US favours wealthier freshers

Article Abstract:

Universities anxious to improve rankings are increasing financial aid spending on smart students from wealthy families, while financial aid available for poor students remains stagnant, according to a study by Education Sector, independent education think-tank. The study found that between 1992 and 2000, the proportion of wealthy students receiving financial aid grew to over 51 percent, from 35 percent, while the proportion of low-income students receiving aid rose to only 56 percent, from 53 percent.

Financial management, Labor Distribution by Employer, College & Student Grants NEC, Finance, Reports, Statistics, Students, Strategic aspects, Company financing, Student financial aid, Student aid, Student assistance programs

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The market's the devil, and we're about to sell our soul

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The commercialisation of the college admissions system in the United States has created a crisis in higher education. with commercial values undermining traditional educational values. The change in the US system has seen billions of dollars made by the industries involved in the change, as well as billions of dollars being redirected by colleges away from educational projects and into projects with a marketing objective.

Education, Higher, Higher education, Educational aspects

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