Research
Use these reports and links to help make smart decisions about affording college.
CollegeKeys Compact
An Open Letter to the Leaders of American Education From the Board of Trustees of the College Board
In one of its self-described boldest advocacy programs ever, the College Board has launched a campaign to support middle and high school students from low-income families as they work toward preparing for, getting into and succeeding in college. The program will mobilize the College Board’s more than 5,200 member schools, colleges and universities to join in an effort to improve opportunities for these students.
Course Correction: Experts offer solutions to the college cost crisis
A white paper from the Making Opportunity Affordable initiative of Lumina Foundation for Education
A collection of essays representing a national effort that began with the publication of a policy brief titled Collision Course: Rising College Costs Threaten America’s Future and Require Shared Solutions. The papers represent a diverse set of authors as well as solutions. Higher education researchers weigh in on the recommendations, but authors also include state legislators, economists, private sector representatives and a student interest group.
How Parents and the Public Look at Higher Education Today
A survey conducted with the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education for the Making Opportunity Affordable initiative, supported by the Lumina Foundation for Education
A record number of Americans now say a college education is necessary for success in the workplace and the vast majority say costs should not prevent qualified students from attending. But more than half say college prices are rising faster than other expenses and 62 percent say many qualified students do not have the opportunity for a college education. Minority parents are significantly more concerned about college access. The report finds Americans are generally positive toward higher education, but there is evidence that this satisfaction is beginning to erode.
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