HTN: Loccal Colleges Lauded for Community Service

Eight regional colleges and universities have been recognized by the federal government for community service and learning programs. Daemen College and Niagara University have been listed on the 2008 President's Higher Education Service Honor Roll with Distinction. Niagara County Community College, Canisius College, D'Youville College, Buffalo State College, Fredonia State College and the University of Buffalo all made the Community Service Honor Roll.

HTN: Struggling to Pay for College

Thousands of students and families could struggle to pay for college once the state's budget cuts kick in. In addition to a $600 tuition increase at SUNY schools, the state Tuition Assistance Program will be cut and requirements will be toughened. Governor Paterson is trying to ease some of the burden with a plan to help students get stat loans with lowered interest rates. "Given the current credit squeeze, the governor’s proposal will help students," said Blair Horner, legislative director for the New York Public Interest Research Group.

HTN: Local Colleges Among Best Buys

The "Kiplinger's Personal Finance" magazine has just published its 100 Best College Buys. The report reviews schools based on "academic quality and affordability." SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Binghamton came in at number six and seven, respectively. The University of Buffalo ranked number 59. Number one this year was the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.