With rising college costs, some top schools and programs have embraced a tuition-free model. However, generous aid packages also attract more students, which "can skew admissions towards middle- or ...

If Cain Sandoval hadn’t earned a full-tuition scholarship through the Kalamazoo Promise, he likely would’ve debated whether attending college was worth the financial burden. Sandoval, a senior ...

State promise programs are most effective when they are generous, easy to access, and paired with dedicated advising support to help students navigate administrative burdens. To improve affordability, ...

Free college programs have grown rapidly in recent years, with more than 200 state and local programs estimated across the country. But how they’re designed can make or break student outcomes, ...

Emma Bittner considered getting a master's degree in public health at a university near her home in Austin, Texas. But the in-person program cost tens of thousands of dollars more than she had hoped ...