The published cost of attending college is a “poor indicator” of what students really pay to attend; yet, it often discourages middle- and low-income students from pursuing higher education. A new report explores “a better way” to track what’s happening with college costs.
Access & Affordability Posts
‘After taking that class, your perspective on everything changes’
Manuela Castano (B’24) shares how Georgetown’s Mastering the Hidden Curriculum course prepared her for success as a first-generation college student.
Highly selective colleges focus on financial aid to increase diversity
After the end of race-conscious college admissions, some highly selective colleges and universities are expanding financial aid programs, hoping to boost racial and socioeconomic diversity on campus.
Tuition-free medical school a big step but not enough, experts say
As some selective medical schools go tuition-free to increase access, experts say more is needed to boost enrollment of students from underrepresented communities and diversify the physician workforce.
How accessible are state financial aid programs?
A new report evaluates state financial aid programs and identifies how certain criteria for awarding aid can lock out students from historically marginalized communities.
Report: Number of students earning undergraduate credentials fell
Fewer students earned bachelor’s or associate degrees in the 2022-23 academic year than in the previous year, but more students completed certificates, says a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
The push to rebrand campus DEI programs
In response to anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) laws, some colleges are finding workarounds that may provide students from underrepresented communities with the resources they need to feel a sense of belonging on campus.
Alumnus makes historic gift to establish international undergraduate scholarship
A $5 million gift from Bruno J. Mejean (B’74) and his wife, Martina Hund-Mejean, will support international students enrolling at the McDonough School of Business. It is the largest gift dedicated to international undergraduate scholarships in Georgetown’s history.
NYC college recognized as leader in higher ed access and affordability
Praised by The New York Times as “an upward mobility machine,” New York’s Baruch College is one of several selective higher education institutions recognized for increasing enrollment of low-income students.
Study: Law school diversity fell ‘substantially’ after state-level affirmative action bans
A new study shows a significant decline in law school enrollment among Black and Latine students at public institutions in states that prohibited affirmative action, possibly signaling what’s ahead given the Supreme Court’s nationwide ban on race-conscious college admissions.
Commuter students find rest, study spaces on UCLA campus
With student housing in short supply, the University of California, Los Angeles has created spaces that support the well-being of students traveling long distances to and from campus.
Defining ‘first-gen student’: New report explores complexities, limitations
A new brief explores what we can learn about students’ college preparedness by looking at the education history of each parent.