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- Missouri governor announces education funding cuts
- 5 Ways to Save for Your Child's College Education
- Why U.S. News Ranks Online Programs for Veterans
- Methodology: Best Online Programs for Veterans Rankings
| Missouri governor announces education funding cuts Posted: 20 May 2014 03:15 PM PDT Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced an additional $35 million in spending cuts Tuesday for public schools and universities, citing concerns about declining state revenues from lottery sales and casino taxes. ... |
| 5 Ways to Save for Your Child's College Education Posted: 20 May 2014 11:11 AM PDT Meanwhile, the financial services firm Edward Jones just released a survey of 1,006 adults, taken during the first four days of May, which showed 70 percent of Americans don't know what a 529 plan is. Currently, the average cost of a year of college is $8,893, according to the College Board, a New York City-based nonprofit aimed at expanding access to higher education. |
| Why U.S. News Ranks Online Programs for Veterans Posted: 20 May 2014 06:30 AM PDT The second annual edition of Best Online Programs for Veterans is now on usnews.com. There are distinct rankings of online bachelor's programs and online master's degree programs in business, education, engineering, computer information technology and nursing. Last November, U.S. News released the Best Colleges for Veterans, which are rankings of traditional brick-and-mortar programs. Some may wonder why U.S. News publishes specialized rankings for people with military experience. |
| Methodology: Best Online Programs for Veterans Rankings Posted: 20 May 2014 06:05 AM PDT Like other students, veterans and active-duty service members gain most from distance education that is affordable, accessible and reputable. The 2014 Best Online Programs for Veterans rankings measure these factors in consideration of benefits available specifically to people with military experience. The rankings, now in their second year, cover online bachelor's degree programs, as well as online master's degree programs in business, education, engineering and nursing. For the first time, online computer information technology master's degree programs are also being included in the veterans-focused rankings. |
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