http://blogs.davidson.edu/debtfree/ We welcome comments about Davidson's commitment to ensure that a Davidson education is affordable for all students, regardless of means, and that all students have the opportunity to leave college with no debt. en Copyright 2007 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:43:07 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss New York Times in the April 5 article "College Officers Profited by Sale of Lender Stock." "Students rarely comparison shop and often rely on the preferred lenders list recommended by universities to take out a loan. Sometimes, only a handful of companies make the list," wrote Glater. ]]> http://blogs.davidson.edu/debtfree/2007/04/three_financial_aid_directors.html http://blogs.davidson.edu/debtfree/2007/04/three_financial_aid_directors.html Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:43:07 -0500 Hundreds of you have already sent personal emails to Davidson President Robert F. Vagt and other college administrators, explaining how college debts have burdened your families' lives and expressing your gratitude. Click below to read some of the responses. We also invite you to tell your story here, and let us know how college debt has influenced your life. http://blogs.davidson.edu/debtfree/2007/03/tell_us_your_stories.html http://blogs.davidson.edu/debtfree/2007/03/tell_us_your_stories.html Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:50:11 -0500 New York Times columnist Bob Herbert in his March 22 op-ed "Stepping on the Dream" (subscription required).]]> http://blogs.davidson.edu/debtfree/2007/03/decidedly_countercultural.html http://blogs.davidson.edu/debtfree/2007/03/decidedly_countercultural.html Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:19:53 -0500 Ron Suskind was on campus speaking about his book, A Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League, a story that redefined national debates on achievement, race, and class in higher education. About Davidson's decision, he said:]]> http://blogs.davidson.edu/debtfree/2007/03/ron_suskind_applauds_davidson.html http://blogs.davidson.edu/debtfree/2007/03/ron_suskind_applauds_davidson.html Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:03:54 -0500 Click to view a list of links to some of the national news stories covering Davidson's announcement to be debt free. Among them is National Public Radio, Washington Post, and Davidson's announcement was the fourth most-emailed news story in Yahoo News. Not listed are hundreds of local papers that ran a follow-up article so that high school students are sure to hear the message.]]> http://blogs.davidson.edu/debtfree/2007/03/the_buzz.html http://blogs.davidson.edu/debtfree/2007/03/the_buzz.html Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:49:17 -0500 In an effort to make a Davidson education affordable for all students, the Board of Trustees has approved a new policy that will eliminate loans from financial aid packages. Beginning in August, Davidson students will have their demonstrated financial need funded entirely through grants and student employment, and can graduate debt free. http://blogs.davidson.edu/debtfree/2007/03/davidsons_new_financial_aid_po.html http://blogs.davidson.edu/debtfree/2007/03/davidsons_new_financial_aid_po.html Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:46:13 -0500