Stanford just became the latest school to offer free tuition to families making under $100,000 a year
Published Feb 09, 2023By Ayelet Sheffey
Experts suggested a stronger emphasis on grants and need-based financial aid, along with transparency in college pricing, to ensure students know exactly what they are paying for when they choose to attend a college.
“The rising cost of college can put valuable options out of reach for students who need them the most,” Mamie Voight, the president and CEO of the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) — a nonprofit that focuses on success in higher education — told Insider. “Grants, when based on financial need, are a key step toward a more equitable system.”
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