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Legislators Weigh Options for Tuition Deregulation

The 2013 legislative session will mark the 10th anniversary of a decision by Texas lawmakers to deregulate college tuition, giving the authority to set tuition at public universities to the institutions.

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The Texas Tribune via The New York Times

University of Toledo Gets Creative with Student Living Costs

In a move called "innovative" by one higher-education official, the University of Toledo not only announced a freeze in academic and living costs but also added deep discounts to sweeten students' deals.

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Huffington Post

A Report on the Student Debt Crisis

This report provides an overview and analysis of existing student debt, the factors contributing to its rise, changes in student debt over time, the role lenders have played in the current student debt crisis, who has the debt, and the impact of student debt.

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Center for American Progress

College Board Publications Report Average Net Price Increase at Public and Private Four-year Institutions

The 2012 "Trends in College Pricing" and "Trends in Student Aid" reports provide comprehensive analysis on trends of several measures of the cost of college and financial aid.

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NACUBO

Sullivan Wants UVM Tuition Hike Of Less Than 3 Percent

Next year’s tuition at the University of Vermont will increase less than 3 percent if the Board of Trustees follows a recommendation made by President Tom Sullivan.

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Source: 
Burlington Free Press

Gov. Rick Scott: Make College In Florida A Good Investment

The governor still doesn’t want to raise college tuition rates but appeared more willing to listen to a task force’s ideas on how to improve higher education.

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Source: 
Miami Herald

Voters Say Yes to Proposition 30

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Higher ed ballot initiatives shown support
Kristen Domonell

While voters across the nation were glued to their screens last night counting electoral votes, the higher education community was holding its breath awaiting the answers on a number of important ballot initiatives, proving this year’s election was truly about more than blue and red for higher ed.

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Tuition

Local University Leaders Bemoan High Costs Of Attending College

The leaders of three local colleges bemoaned the high costs students pay to attend their schools, but said that liberal-arts educations will continue to be valuable.

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Source: 
Winston-Salem Journal

RI Freezes Tuition, Fees At 3 Public Colleges

The Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education has voted to freeze tuition and fees at the state's three public colleges for 2013-2014.

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AP via The San Francisco Chronicle

Fla. Task Force: Charge Lower Tuition In High-Demand Degree Fields

State university students seeking degrees that are highly sought by employers would get a break on tuition, but others might pay higher rates under recommendations approved Tuesday by the governor’s higher education task force.

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The Gainesville Sun

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