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The price of education: Which Arizona schools charge the lowest in-state tuition?

Arizona residents pay the lowest in-state tuition at Tohono O'Odham Community College, Southwest Skill Center-Campus of Estrella Mountain Community College and Dine College, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

The price of education: Which Indiana schools charge the lowest in-state tuition?

Indiana residents pay the lowest in-state tuition at Ivy Tech Community College-Northcentral, Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington and Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

The price of education: Which Arizona schools charge the highest in-state tuition?

Arizona residents pay the highest in-state tuition at Brookline College-Phoenix, Carrington College-Phoenix East and Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

9,566 borrowers in default on student loans after attending public Arizona colleges

Arizona State University reported the largest share of borrowers who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Analysis: College men's golf in Arizona grosses $6.5 million

Grand Canyon University men's golf tops the list of highest grossing programs in the state, reporting $414,369 – or $41,437 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

Arizona colleges, universities report 13.7 percent default rate on student loans

At Safford College of Beauty Culture, 38 percent of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Analysis: College softball in Arizona grosses $5 million

University of Arizona softball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Arizona, reporting $948,362 – or $41,233 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

Phoenix Chamber's forum guests discuss economic growth

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and its corporate partners recently hosted a forum with financial experts to discuss the metropolitan area's growing economy.

41,648 borrowers in default on student loans after attending Arizona schools

University of Phoenix reported the largest share of borrowers who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Analysis: Navajo, Cochise, Maricopa counties have the highest foreclosure rates for first quarter

One in 417 properties in Navajo County started the foreclosure process during the first quarter of the year -- the highest foreclosure rate in Arizona, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

Arizona Commerce Authority executive shares insights on state's future growth

Kevin Sullivan, senior vice president of Business Attraction at the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), was the guest speaker at the recent Economic Development Insider Series hosted by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.

Cochise County expected to see 2.9% revenue increase for FY 2018/2019

Cochise County's regional economy is bouncing back after facing years of recession and income streams are ahead of predicted estimates.

Flagstaff under Stage 2 fire restrictions

The city of Flagstaff is officially under Stage 2 fire restrictions.

Buckeye residents invited to review city's proposed FY2018-2019 budget

Residents of Buckeye are invited to public meetings to review the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2018-2019.

Gilbert celebrating Economic Development and Travel and Tourism Week

Mayor Jenn Daniels has declared May 6-12 as Economic Development and Travel and Tourism Week in Gilbert.

Analysis: Arizona has the 15th highest foreclosure rate for first quarter

One in 663 properties in Arizona started the foreclosure process during the first quarter of the year, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

Cochise County launches new free dump days program

Cochise County recently relaunched its free dump days program called “One Trip, One Ton, One Time.”

Eastbound I-10 exit ramp at 59th Avenue closed

The eastbound I-10 off-ramp at 59th Avenue is now permanently shut down as part of the interchange project to connect the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway with Interstate 10 in the West Valley.

Governor fighting for 20 percent pay raise for teachers

With teachers across the state on strike April 26 through May 3, Gov. Doug Ducey said he is working to increase salaries for educators in Arizona.

Avondale Public Library will accept food for fines through May

In an effort to fill the shelves of local food banks, Avondale Public Library will accept non-perishable food items in exchange for fines through its Food for Fines program.