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5 Questions for Arthur Levine on the Real Price of College
Brandeis University president Arthur Levine hopes the institution's new AI-powered cost calculator will encourage more institutions to be up front with students about pricing.
Minnesota Contends With $131M Aid Shortfall
It’s the third year in a row in which the state can’t meet demand for student aid, thanks to rising enrollment, changes to FAFSA and tuition hikes.
2026 FAFSA Completion Rate Hits Record High
A record share of the high school Class of 2026 has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the...
UChicago Offers Free Tuition to Students With Family Income Under $250K
Starting in fall 2027, the University of Chicago will offer free tuition to students whose families earn less than $250,000...
Miscalculation Leaves South Carolina $25M Short for State Scholarships
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education underestimated by roughly $25 million how much money it needs to provide state...
Study: More Students Plan to Attend College, Not All Ready to Finance It
More students are planning to pursue college, as 72 percent of high school seniors intend to pursue an associate or...
Designing Successful Free College Programs
New research from the Brookings Institute highlights better and worse ways to craft a free college program. Here’s how researchers think lawmakers can get it right.
Confusing College Pricing Sows Mistrust in Higher Ed
New survey suggests that difficulty calculating the real cost of college weakens institutional trust among students and their families.