Some undergrads shave a year off college to save money

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press Nina Xue finished college in three years. She didn’t think it was worth it to pay another $40,000 to play with friends for another year, cheer for a year and write a thesis, she said.

While educators debate the wisdom of three-year college degrees, some ambitious students are going ahead and finishing their coursework in three years anyhow as a way to save thousands of dollars in tuition.

It takes discipline, they say, a clear study plan and, often, an armful of advanc...

Published: 08/21/2009