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My 2024 Higher Education Finance Reading List

Robert Kelchen

Each time, I have updated the readings considerably as the field is moving quickly and I figure out what works best for the students. I use articles, working papers, news coverage, and other online resources to provide a current look at the state of higher education finance. Journal of Student Financial Aid, 48 (3), Article 4.

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My 2024 Higher Education Finance Reading List (Robert Kelchen)

Higher Education Inquirer

[Editor's note: This article first appeared at the Kelchen on Education blog.] Each time, I have updated the readings considerably as the field is moving quickly and I figure out what works best for the students. Here is the reading list I am assigning my students for the course. Friedman, J. link ) Ward, J. link ) Billings, M.

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