Tuition up 15 percent as states cut higher ed spending
The Education Department reports a 15 percent rise in average four year public university tuition from 2008 to 2010 amid state budget cuts and higher costs at Georgia, Arizona, and California schools. Private and for profit tuition also climbed, with some nets twice Harvard’s. PA State tops in-state public tuition at 15,250 for 2010-11, totaling 19,816 with room and board.
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Penn State faces high costs as state aid falls
A 19.6 per cent cut in state funding leaves Penn State more dependent on student tuition, with graduate Zach Zimbler noting about $50,000 in four-year costs and $25,000 in loans. The College Affordability and Transparency lists track tuition and net price, while Obama and Congress push for streamlined aid and loan repayment.
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Holcomb FFA Banquet Honors Members At May Event
Holcomb FFA held its annual banquet May 17 at Holcomb High School with over 200 members and guests. Webb's BBQ served pulled pork, cheesy potatoes, and green beans as President Eli Mangels opened the meeting. Kansas State FFA Officer Cole Smith gave the keynote on overcoming obstacles to reach goals, while scholarships and proficiency awards totaling over 3000 dollars were presented to members, including 1000-dollar scholarships to Chloe Pfiefer, Andrew Homer, and Emilee Stegman. The chapter awarded Greenhand, Chapter, and State Farmer Degrees to dozens and named Mangels and Homer as Star Chapter Farmers in Entrepreneurship and Placement respectively, with Nick Aponte and Lance Robertson as Star Chapter Greenhands. Honorary Chapter Award went to Mr. and Mrs. Alva Burch for 37 years of service. The 2012-13 Council Grove FFA officer team was announced, listing Nichole Seibel as president and other posts.
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Anderson on Harding dean's list
Ulysses resident Mattie Anderson is among Harding University students on the dean's list for the spring semester. The university, Arkansas largest private college with over 7,100 students, attracts many National Merit Scholars.
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Holcomb Students Reach President's Honor Roll at Colby
Holcomb residents Lori Harschbarger and Stephanie Hornbaker are named to Colby Community College President's Honor Roll for achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA. The distinction honors students with flawless academic records.
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