Scholarship Providers Fall Victim to Down Economy
The New York Times reports that the recession has led foundations, corporations, state governments and colleges themselves to reduce their support of providers of scholarships, and in recent months programs have been reduced or canceled outright. The cuts come as economic conditions make it harder for families to pay for college and as more unemployed people look for financing for retraining. One big issue not addressed in this article is that our elected officials are considering legislation (the DREAM Act) that will give illegal alien students in-state tuition benefits and a path to amnesty. Is this the right time to even consider such legislation?