Topic: affordability

America’s regional public universities can still be a bargain in a sea of high priced options

June 10, 2026 in

The Hechinger Report

by

Charles L. Welch, Ora Hirsch Pescovitz

for

American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), Oakland University

access, affordability, first-generation students, student debt

If higher education wants to rebuild public trust, start with making college affordable

June 3, 2026 in

The Hechinger Report

by

John B. King Jr

for

State University of New York (SUNY)

access, affordability, trust, tuition

The Long Reach Of Scholarships And Support

May 28, 2026 in

by

for

Pace University

access, affordability, financial aid, scholarships, student success

The real reason why people are losing trust in universities

May 12, 2026 in

by

Elizabeth H. Bradley

for

access, affordability, financial aid, trust

As graduation looms, students need pathways that are practical, affordable and connected to opportunity

May 1, 2026 in

The Hechinger Report

by

Sonya Christian

for

California Community Colleges

affordability, community college, workforce

U. Of Illinois President Proposes 5 Ways To Restore Trust In Higher Ed

March 19, 2026 in

by

Michael T. Nietzel

for

Missouri State University

affordability, economy, leadership

After decades of competing, public universities are collaborating for Maine

February 22, 2026 in

Portland Press Herald

by

for

University of Maine System

access, affordability, collaboration, workforce

Is a Four-Year Degree Worth It?

January 25, 2026 in

The Wall Street Journal

by

for

Dartmouth College

affordability, career preparation, trust

We cannot let higher education become a gated community for the wealthy, but that’s exactly where it is headed

October 20, 2025 in

The Hechinger Report

by

Sameer Gadkaree

for

The Institute for College Access and Success

access, affordability, community college, data, research

A college degree opens doors, but only when we remove obstacles for young people

July 7, 2025 in

The Hechinger Report

by

Shirley Collado

for

access, affordability, student success

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