<p>The information was there, and also at the College Board website, but it took a bit of digging. Columbia College Chicago has a very specific performing arts and communications focus, and like many performing arts schools just doesn’t have much aid to spread around. Also like many performing arts schools, dropping out doesn’t necessarily mean running out of money or failing classes. It can mean that the kid got a gig that conflicted with classwork, and is now a working professional.</p>