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Monday, March 25, 2013  Western Illinois University may find it more difficult to borrow money in the near future.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Time is running out for you to get that state grant for your college education in Illinois.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  With college rolls growing, student debt hits 1 in 5 households; big burdens on young and poor

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  JWCC 2013 budget is 4% lower than the 2012 budget.

Friday, June 08, 2012  New students at Western Illinois University will be faced with a 4.5 percent increase in all-costs.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  They agree: Obama, Romney push to extend reduced student loan rates; eyes on young voters

Thursday, April 19, 2012 

Monday, February 20, 2012  Obama pushes the question: What are students, taxpayers getting for their college dollars?

Friday, January 27, 2012  Obama to spell out plan to target universities that don't control rising tuition costs

Monday, January 02, 2012  Announcement made this week

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  College prices up again as public universities pass state budget cuts on to customers

Saturday, October 15, 2011  During a time when it seems the cost of just about everything is going up, students at Culver Stockton College have something to be happy about. They won't see an increase in their tuition, at least for another year. That was the decision made at last week's fall board meeting. Trustees voted to freeze tuition at $22,250.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Board increases tuition and gives staff a raise.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  It's going to get more expensive to go to community college. Illinois lawmakers are telling local colleges not to expect any new money from the state next year.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  The Illinois Student Assistance Commission is extending its deadline for college students to apply for the state's largest need-based scholarship program.