The Path to a Debt-Free College Degree? - Sophie Quinton, National Journal

Traditional universities could soon be forced to accept credits from online courses. While elite institutions compete to see who can offer the most luxurious and comprehensive residential package, the new online innovators aim to provide a college education as cheaply as possible. That's important for aspiring college graduates at a time when college costs can saddle students with an onerous level of loan debt. Pacing students based on what they know, and using interactive online tools, can also help keep students engaged and up their chance of graduating on time. Just half of bachelor’s degree candidates graduate in four years, and less than a third of associate’s degree candidates graduate in three years, according to the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems. http://www.nationaljournal.com/next-economy/solutions-bank/the-path-to-a-debt-free-college-degree-20130315?page=1