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Student Debt and the Spending Crisis: What Trustees Need to Know to Spend Wisely
On April 18, ACTA hosted a webinar to explore the role of trustees in controlling institutional spending. . .
On April 18, ACTA hosted a webinar to explore the role of trustees in controlling institutional spending. . .
President Biden’s action to forgive up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt […]
Front Page: ACTA White Paper—Colleges Must Prioritize Access, Not Excess. In August, ACTA released The Cost of Excess: Why Colleges and Universities Must Control Runaway Spending. This white paper, featuring original research by ACTA’s...
For Immediate ReleaseMedia Contact: Leslie K Paige, Gabrielle AnglinEmail: lpaige@goacta.org, ganglin@goacta.orgPhone: (202) 798-5425 […]
For most students, a college education is one of the biggest investments they’ll ever make in their lifetime. What if colleges and universities could take the risk out of that monumental investment by insuring...
On January 20, 2021, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., stood on the western side of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, and recited the oath of office to become the 46th president of the United...
Utopia has perils. Is free college a progressive and humane plan or will it encourage yet more reckless spending by colleges and universities, leaving taxpayers with the bill. And will it ensure that more...
Unlike many other developed countries, American higher education is mainly financed by students and families. The latest statistics show that 44.7 million Americans have already borrowed a total of $1.56 trillion to help cover...
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