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Clinton pledges to expand public-service program, tuition assistance Posted: 20 Aug 2015 10:42 AM PDT By Amanda Becker WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton would more than triple enrollment in the public-service program AmeriCorps to 250,000 and offer participants increased college aid as part of her plan to make higher education more affordable, her campaign said Thursday. AmeriCorps participants who complete year-long assignments at nonprofit entities, community organizations or public agencies would receive $23,000 in tuition assistance, double the current maximum of $11,550. "Young people willing to commit to public service deserve to live free from the crushing burden of student debt," Clinton said in a statement.

How to Save Money on Private School Posted: 20 Aug 2015 06:10 AM PDT Nationwide, approximately 4.9 million students have either started or are preparing for the new academic year in a private school. Private schools might suffer from the false idea that they're only for "rich kids," but many students (and parents) from all different income levels seek out private schooling. Parents may equate private school with a premium price tag.

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