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Deep Dive Report: The Hidden Costs of College Beyond Tuition
Billions of State and Institutional Aid Dollars Go to High-Income Students
Congress Tackles College Cost Transparency
In a hearing about cost transparency, lawmakers emphasized the need for more detailed, program-level information not only about the cost of college but also about student outcomes.
U of Austin to End Tuition ‘Forever’ With Help of $100M Gift
After receiving even more support from a big conservative donor, the not-yet-accredited institution announced it will neither charge tuition nor accept government funds. Some are skeptical.
This New Cost Comparison Tool Tries to Account for Any Possible Expense
Niche’s True Cost resource includes the price of doing laundry on campus, taking a spring break vacation and buying a laptop. Its goal is to demystify the cost of college, though some experts say it’s not accurate for all families.
Trump’s Deportation Campaign Raises FAFSA Privacy Concerns, Advocates Say
In guidance to mixed-status families, the National College Attainment Network addressed fears that FAFSA information could be shared with immigration officials.
Using an Anti-KKK Law to End a Black-Only Scholarship
Citing the KKK Act of 1871, the Pacific Legal Foundation and another anti–affirmative action group sued to end a race-restricted scholarship at UC San Diego. Now, the Black Alumni Scholarship Fund has been renamed.
Most Students Pay Out of Pocket for Nondegree Credentials
A new report finds nondegree credentials are booming but questions whether students are shouldering too much of the cost.