Emma Bittner considered getting a master’s degree in public health at a nearby university, but the in-person program cost tens of thousands of dollars more than she had hoped to spend. So she checked ...

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Fees offer universities a way to raise additional revenue in a budget landscape with limited options. At UW-Green Bay, students pay an extra fee for an online class, even if it's the only option ...

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