Radford College proposes new fee structure amid backlash
Radford College introduces new fee structure to address parent concerns over significant increases. Learn how the changes affect tuition and what it means for families in 2026.
Radford College introduces new fee structure to address parent concerns over significant increases. Learn how the changes affect tuition and what it means for families in 2026.
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Radford College hikes fees by 23% after reporting $840,000 deficit. Interest expenses triple to $1.35 million while admin costs hit $4.5 million. Read the full financial breakdown.
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