Social Media Ideas for College Affordability

College Affordability’s Hidden Variable

Education Affordability a Priority for Voters

Education Affordability a Priority for Voters Katherine Knott Tue, 10/20/2026 - 03:00 AM In a new survey from Jobs for the Future, policies aimed at lowe...

Report: College Becoming Even Less Affordable

Report: College Becoming Even Less Affordable Olivia.sanchez Mon, 10/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Olivia Sanchez

Only One In Three Public Four-Year Colleges Is Affordable For Low-Income Students, NCAN Finds

NCAN's 2026 Affordability Gap report finds just 32% of public four-year colleges are affordable for low-income students, with an average gap of $1,801. The post Only One In Three P...

Paying for College

A Growing Opportunity for Merit Scholarships

The number of families willing to pay $80,000 to $90,000 or more for a private university is dwindling.

A Radically Simple Plan to Fix Higher Education

Voters couldn’t be clearer in their demand for greater affordability, with college costs near the top of their list. Here’s how to deliver it. The post

College Living Cost Estimates Vary Widely

College Living Cost Estimates Vary Widely Joshua.Bay Tue, 10/20/2026 - 03:00 AM A new study of over 5,000 colleges finds wide disparities in how institut...

Free Tuition Still Leaves Students With $20,000 To $25,000 A Year In Costs, Brookings Says

Brookings finds most of 871 free tuition colleges relabel aid students already got, with real savings limited to families just below income cutoffs. The post Free Tuition Still Lea...

Santa Clara University Expands California Promise Aid To Families Earning $150,000 Or Less

Santa Clara University will cover tuition, fees, and housing after family contribution for California families earning $150,000 or less from fall 2027. The post Santa Clara Univers...

Free Tuition Deals Most Effective as Marketing Strategies, Research Shows

Free Tuition Deals Most Effective as Marketing Strategies, Research Shows Olivia.sanchez Mon, 09/28/2026 - 03:00 AM Policies that make college more acces...

Inside higher ed’s wave of price resets and free tuition models

We're rounding up recent affordability initiatives — including lower sticker prices and free tuition plans — at a dozen liberal arts colleges.

The Students Crowdfunding for Tuition

The Students Crowdfunding for Tuition Johanna Alonso Mon, 09/28/2026 - 03:00 AM Students facing acute challenges affording their tuition are increasingly...

The Expanding Reach of Free Tuition

The Expanding Reach of Free Tuition Joshua.Bay Mon, 10/12/2026 - 03:00 AM New findings from Texas highlight how universities are broadening tuition guara...

As families balk at college costs, some private schools cut tuition and debt

From “no loans” initiatives to “tuition resets,” Minnesota private colleges’ new efforts tout their affordability.

Colleges Slash Tuition Bills by $20,000 in Reckoning Over Costs

At least five colleges have announced plans to cut tuition in fall 2027.

College Aid Pro Review: Compare College Costs

College Aid Pro helps families compare college costs and plan for financial aid. Explore MyCAP pricing, features, expert services, pros, and cons. The post College Aid Pro Review:...

Wellesley to Offer Free Tuition to Families Making Less Than $200K

Wellesley to Offer Free Tuition to Families Making Less Than $200K Olivia.sanchez Fri, 09/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) O...

How to Find Scholarships for College: 12 Places to Look for Free Money

College is expensive, but the sticker price doesn’t always tell the whole story. As our own kids have gotten older and we’ve navigated college decisions firsthand, I’ve become even...

Concordia St. Paul joins wave of private colleges cutting tuition to focus on affordability

The $5,500 decrease can help with sticker shock, Concordia officials said, as they implement the strategy for the second time.

Private Minn. University to Receive $82M for Low-Income, First-Gen Programs

How much does it cost to go to college now? What the data shows

College tuition has soared over the years, but many students still pay far less than the sticker price.

A Student Aid Expert Peels Back the Curtain on College Financing

A Student Aid Expert Peels Back the Curtain on College Financing Johanna Alonso Tue, 10/13/2026 - 03:00 AM After over a decade studying how much students...

UC Covers Tuition For California Families Earning Under $100,000

UC's Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan covers $15,588 in tuition and fees for California families earning under $100,000. Here's who qualifies. The post UC Covers Tuition For Californ...