College affordability has emerged as one of the central issues in the upcoming presidential election for certain voters—especially younger voters—with student loans receiving particular attention.
that affordability is a far more nuanced matter than just the cost of tuition, fees, books... of college. Judging whether higher education is economical depends on the credential being...
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IHEP analysis of new federal data show stark disparities in unmet need ; By: Marián Vargas and Kim Dancy · In today’s rapidly evolving higher education landscape, high-quality postsecondary data can provide critical insights that inform decision-making and advance equitable outcomes. New IHEP analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Education’s 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) underscores a disconcerting reality: most students face a gap between what their ...
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Fifty years ago this month, President Lyndon B. Johnson stood in the gymnasium of Texas State University, his alma mater, and signed a landmark piece of legislation that he said would "swing open a new door for the young people of America." · But even today the door to higher education still remains closed for millions of students, despite all the Higher Education Act did to level the playing field. "[This law] means that a high school senior anywhere in this great land of ours can apply to any college or any university in any of the 50 states ...
Despite being accepted by Stanford University and Vassar College, Mathew Martinez chose to attend the University of Central Missouri to save on living costs. "I made the decision by looking at housing at Vassar, Missouri and Stanford – and it was astronomical," says the senior economics major says, who plans to graduate college debt free next year. "While it is not easy to save money on rising tuition costs, housing is an aspect that students can have control over." · Tuition isn't the only bill students and families face in paying for colle ...
We practice need-blind admission, which means that the undergraduate admission staff doesn’t consider an applicant's financial need or financial aid application when making admission decisions. Students are admitted based on their academic and personal accomplishments. In addition, we’re dedicated to providing need-based financial assistance and helping students obtain a variety of aid to meet their full, demonstrated financial need. Certain Boston College programs, such as our partnership w...