The National College Attainment Network finds that two- and four-year colleges are becoming more unaffordable for the average Pell Grant recipient.
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What’s really putting a damper on college enrollment? Survey takes a closer look.
In a new survey of high school graduates who decided not to attend college or stopped out, most said they are undecided about college or not planning to attend, citing not only cost concerns but also stress and a desire for on-the-job training.
The main obstacle to degree completion among Indigenous students? College costs, a study finds.
A first-of-its-kind report calls on higher education to expand financial support for Native American students and increase awareness of the college affordability challenges they face.
Celebrating 50 years of Pell Grant aid
In the decades since its implementation, the Pell Grant program has supported 80 million students, but its purchasing power has not kept pace with college costs.
Tuition discount rates climb even higher
The amount private colleges discount their tuition and fees reached record highs of 49% for all undergraduates and 54.5% for first-time, full-time undergraduates.
Inflation spurs tuition hikes, as student loan interest rates set to increase
U.S. colleges and universities are announcing inflation-related tuition increases while voicing concern about the impact on students and their families.
University of California to waive tuition and fees for state residents from federally recognized tribes
Starting in fall 2022, California residents from federally recognized Native American, American Indian, and Alaska Native tribes will no longer have to pay tuition or fees to attend schools in the University of California system.
Mental health, cost concerns driving students away from higher ed, report shows
New survey results show why college students are stopping out, pointing to emotional stress as a growing challenge.
Want students to understand just how low their tuition would be? Guarantee it up front.
Uncertainty about college costs can deter low-income students from considering elite institutions, even those offering extensive aid. New research shows the power of early assurances.
Williams College drops loans, work-study requirements from financial aid packages
The institution says it is the first U.S. college to do so and hopes its “all-grant” approach will enable more students to fully participate in the college experience.
A three-year bachelor’s without compromising the college experience?
Several U.S. institutions are exploring the possibility of a more efficient, affordable bachelor’s degree program.
High gas prices straining student finances
College students, especially those with long commutes, are voicing concerns about the untenable cost of traveling to and from their campuses, internships, and jobs.