‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will raise the cost of college
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Most of the debate about the “One Big Beautiful Bill” making its way through Congress has been about individual tax cuts and changes to Medicaid. But buried within the massive bill is a far-reaching provision that deserves greater consideration, since it is likely to raise the cost of a college education and hurt US competitiveness.
Originally published: June 27, 2025
Author: L. Rafael Reif
Position: President Emeritus
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Published by: The Boston Globe