As I mentioned recently, the time has come to start wrapping up a discussion of why college costs so darn much that began on this blog earlier in the year. That analysis actually started when a good friend who was familiar with my One Year BA project mentioned that, while she found that endeavor intriguing, wondered […]
No-Cost College Alternatives?
Before looking at some of the more radical alternatives to a quarter-million dollar, four-year degree at a fancy college or university, it’s worth noting that the vast majority of post-secondary students have already opted for more affordable options. These include four years at a large (and subsidized) state school, two years at a community college, […]
Cost of College – Top 5 List
After a holiday hiatus, I thought I’d wrap up this Monday series on the cost of college with a look at what some reasonably priced (albeit not free) alternatives to a traditional residential degree program might include. While the Internet and the culture of open access that accompanied it has certainly made possible the notion […]