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Do Students and Families View College Tuition as a Worthwhile Investment?

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It is important to understand families’ perceptions, and to consider how we can best communicate in higher education to help families (and students) see tuition as an excellent investment in their students’ lives and futures. The same question was asked to more than 20,000 families of current college students.

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UMass Raises Tuition and Fees Starting in Fall 2023

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Out-of-state tuition is increasing by 3%. Only one trustee opposed the tuition increase. Several students protested the tuition increase at the virtual meeting. Tuition and fees will increase by 2.5% for in-state students and 3% for out-of-state students in the 2023-2024 school year.

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What Is a Deposit Actually Worth in 2023?

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New NACAC guidelines, a post pandemic competitive landscape, and the continued concern families have about tuition costs have made projected enrollment numbers very uncertain. Don’t underestimate the value of financial literacy Projected net tuition revenue is just that—projected. The answer is still “a lot.”

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Study Abroad: Popular European Universities for U.S. Applicants

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have led many to explore opportunities in Europe, where tuition can be significantly lower, and the quality of education is often world-class. For instance, average annual tuition for public universities in the U.S. In recent years, the landscape of higher education has dramatically shifted for U.S.

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Colorado Bill Would Give Qualifying Students 2 Years of Tuition-Free College

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House Bill 24-1340, also known as the Colorado Promise Act, would give students from families earning $90,000 or less annually a tax credit covering tuition and fees after grants and scholarships are used. So once students or their families file their taxes, they can gain back the money spent on tuition and fees through their refund.

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Help Us Build Our Graduate and Online Research for 2023

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RNL’s 2023 graduate and online research agenda will include an analysis of the policy and practice adjustments that are most likely make graduate or online students select your institution rather than the others they are considering (75+ percent of these students consider at least two institutions).

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Austin Community College Offering Graduating High Schoolers Free Tuition

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The board of trustees approved the Austin Community College Free Tuition pilot program, which will last at least five years. Students are eligible for three years of free tuition to earn an associate degree or certifications and can get an additional two years of free tuition to earn a bachelor's degree.

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