Affordability

Over the last several decades, paying for college has shifted ever more from a public responsibility to an individual one. Now, even after accounting for grant aid, college costs are high enough that the majority of students cannot earn a degree without taking on debt. That debt is a heavy burden for many … Ultimately, Congress must address the root causes of this crisis … By boosting the Pell Grant and partnering with states to restore investment in public colleges—and lowering costs—we can eliminate the need to borrow to earn a four-year degree from any public institution.

Michele Zampini, Associate Vice President, Federal Policy & Advocacy