TITLE

Almost anything goes

AUTHOR(S)

Sanoff, Alvin P.; Tooley, Jo Ann

PUB. DATE

October 1993

SOURCE

U.S. News & World Report;10/11/93, Vol. 115 Issue 14, p93

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Examines how hard-pressed schools are cutting deals to land the students they want. How schools are using tactics that would have once been unthinkable; Approach of putting a `sticker price' on tuition then offering discounts, or merit awards; How many schools will now negotiate over the amount of aid with increasingly aggressive parents and students; Entitlement versus need; Government aid.

ACCESSION #

9310067511

 

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