Education: Interesting Stories from CNN Money

Here is the latest Education News from CNN Money.

George Washington University ditched the SAT and applications soared After killing its SAT requirement, George Washington University saw an increase in applications from blacks, Hispanics, international students and those who would be the first in their family to go to college.

University of Phoenix owner gets out as 50,500 students flee Read full story for latest details.

A stranger pledged $1 million to put these kindergarteners through college Read full story for latest details.

Illinois university forced to lay off 200 workers Read full story for latest details. Popular: Guns in America | Sanders Demands Clinton Apologize | Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World

Man arrested by U.S. Marshals for unpaid student loan U.S. Marshals arrested a Texas man last week over his outstanding student loan debt from 29 years ago.

Americans are moving to Europe for free college degrees Read full story for latest details.

This Chicago college canceled spring break to save money A budget impasse in Illinois has forced Chicago State University to cancel spring break as a way to save money.

5 things you need to know about the new SAT Read full story for latest details.

How would you do on the new SAT? The SAT has changed, again. See how you’d do on these 6 sample questions.

Oil crash leaves Gulf graduates panicked and confused Jobs are still being created in the United Arab Emirates but recent graduates say the oil crash is making it harder for them to find secure, well-paid employment.

Graduate sues law school for fraud A former student sued Thomas Jefferson School of Law after she couldn’t find work as an attorney. She claims the school misreported its employment numbers. Recent podcasts: Sanders Demands Clinton Apologize | Guns in America | Radical Islam in America

College community wants Trump rally booted from campus Read full story for latest details.

These employers give you money to pay off student loans Employees at Fidelity can get $2,000 a year, for up to $10,000 total, to pay off their student loans. Other companies offer similar benefits.

50,000 Louisiana college students could lose their scholarships Louisiana students are afraid they could lose a scholarship next year that covers a big part of their college costs. A massive state budget shortfall puts the college TOPS scholarships in jeopardy.

Detroit makes community college free Starting this year, any graduating senior who is accepted to one of Detroit’s five community colleges won’t have to pay a dime for tuition.

This investing club turned $3k to $500,000 Read full story for latest details.

Grad who sued her law school for fraud loses trial A jury has rejected a graduate’s claim that Thomas Jefferson School of Law misled her with inaccurate employment statistics. Recent podcasts: Bernie gets the Axe | Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Graham Opposes GOP Leader

How this fake university uncovered an immigration scam Read full story for latest details.

Colleges with the best bang for your buck Is a college degree worth the cost? It sure is if you go to one of these schools. They’re expensive, but graduates are likely to find high-paying jobs.

How I got into 8 Ivy Leagues and 13 other schools Afro-Guyanese student Kelly Hyles got into 21 colleges. Here’s how the Bronx-based 17-year-old did it.

Colleges with the best bang for your buck Is a college degree worth the cost? It sure is if you go to one of these schools. They’re expensive, but graduates are likely to find high-paying jobs.

How this fake university uncovered an immigration scam Ever heard of the University of Northern New Jersey? It was fake, set up by the Feds to blow the cover on a student visa fraud scam.