(Scott Goldsmith--Aurora for USN&WR)
Universities Scramble to Find Student Housing
High interest in dorms has forced schools to put hundreds on housing wait lists and send some students to hotels.
Latest Financial Aid News
Paying for College (USN&WR)
Families Hunt for College Cash
Nevertheless, about 25 percent still miss out on federal financial aid.
On Education
Back-to-School Economic Blues
Higher meal prices, fewer field trips, and longer walks to school.
N.C. Keeps Community Colleges Illegal Immigrants Ban
Critics say the temporary decision was politically motivated.
ADMISSIONS
Hit the Road to Find The Best School for You
Expert says to consider your own strengths and interests when applying to colleges.
Defining the Achievement Gap
Recent reports show education reform is not so black and white.
Students in the aisles of the Georgetown University bookstore. (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)
4 Reasons Textbook Costs Will Drop
E-books, textbook rental services, and new laws could help students save money this fall.
STUDENT HEALTH
College Kids and Sleep: 4 Tips
It's best for your grades to be a morning person, if you can.
<i>The Hangovers</i>, an all male A Capella group from Cornell University, perform during an on-campus event. (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)
College a Cappella Goes Glam
A new book, 'Pitch Perfect," follows groups from Virginia, Oregon, and Tufts.
Careers
3 Ways to Make College Pay for Young Entrepreneurs
Dropping out is not as popular as the success stories tell.
America's Best High Schools (Rob Cady / USN&WR)
Best High Schools Spring Update
Alabama gets ranked, while some New York and California schools are shuffled around.
