At least seven tuition-free college programs have launched since November 2021, signaling ongoing momentum at the state level despite a stalled federal plan.
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Thousands of Chicago high school students and their parents offered a debt-free college education
Students at five Chicago public high schools recently learned that they—and one of their parents or guardians—would receive a debt-free college education through Hope Chicago, a multigenerational scholarship program.
Which colleges offer the greatest return on investment?
In general, students’ investment in college pays off with higher long-term earnings. But a new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce shows the importance of picking the right institution, identifying 1,233 colleges where most students earn less after 10 years than peers with only a high school degree.
Inflation, staffing pressures expected to drive up college tuition
After holding tuition and fees relatively flat in recent years, a number of colleges and universities are saying they must raise sticker prices amid inflation and a tight labor market—and voicing concern about the enrollment implications.
Preventing small, unexpected expenses from becoming big obstacles
Even minor unforseen costs can pose a formidable challenge for low-income students. Colleges are finding ways to ensure that temporary hurdles don’t have lasting consequences.
Georgetown tops list of colleges with high ROI for low-income students
A new analysis explores why low-income students tend to see smaller long-term returns on their college investments than higher-income peers—and shows which institutions offer the greatest ROI.
Newly minted vets, dentists facing debt that far exceeds earnings
A Wall Street Journal analysis highlights several kinds of professional degree programs that leave graduates with large debt burdens and relatively modest initial salaries—a threat to the talent pipeline for several essential fields.
College tuition growing at historically low rates, report shows
The College Board’s latest report on trends in college prices and student aid shows historically small increases in tuition and fees at U.S. colleges and universities.
A closer look at ‘inclusive access’ textbook programs
More than 900 colleges now have inclusive access textbook programs, incorporating the costs of digital course materials into students’ tuition and fees. But how much does the model actually increase affordability?
More education often leads to more earnings—but not always, report finds
Higher levels of education tend to lead to higher lifetime earnings, but other factors also can tip the scales, according to a new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.
Who actually benefits when colleges freeze tuition?
Tuition freezes seem like they would help all students, but a look at the data shows otherwise.
Hoping to shrink debt burden, Walmart drops fees from tuition benefit
Three years after the launch of its tuition-assistance program, the nation’s largest private employer announced it will drop the program’s $1-a-day fee and fully cover associates’ college tuition and books.