In spite of rising tuition and loan debt, experts say a college degree still looks like a wise financial investment for most Michigan students, if they choose wisely.
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Little action in Lansing to increase college degrees
A sobering report recommends a half billion dollars to improve college access. Lansing responds with a yawn
How other states are getting college dropouts to drop back in
From financial incentives to colleges designed for dropouts, states are finding ways to help residents get their diplomas. Could these programs help Michigan
Michigan’s college dropout dilemma
Thousands of adults are just a few classes away from a degree. So why isn’t Michigan, so hungry for skilled workers, doing more to help them finish
MAP: College dropout rates by county
Michigan has the highest college dropout rates in the Midwest. See rates in your county
Over 28? You’ll get no student aid from Michigan
Obsolete state policies favor financial aid for young students over the older, part-time students who are increasingly filling college campuses.