NYT Article on Cost of College

Hey Everyone,

Please enjoy this article from the New York Times, entitled, "The Real Reason College Tuition Costs So Much" It is an interesting read about the continuing increase in tuition. Please click the link above to access the article. Enjoy!

-Joseph D. Korfmacher

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