Lowest Cost Colleges are Hardest to Afford
Community colleges are usually considered a low-cost college option, but the sticker price is only part of the real story – students often struggle to cover a range of related costs and living expenses. Our new fact focuses on community college students who apply for financial aid and attend full-time: their need for aid compared to students at other types of colleges; how much aid they receive; and how they fill the gap of unmet need.