college affordability
University cost concerns
College affordability refers to the degree to which higher education costs—tuition, fees, room and board, books—can be managed by students and families without excessive financial strain.
The term frames access to college as an economic problem, implying that current costs may be prohibitively high for many.
It appears frequently in political discourse and policy debates: College affordability was a major issue in the campaign.
Related discussions often involve student loans, grants, and proposals for tuition-free public university education.
- tuition feesCharges for instruction
- sticker priceManufacturer's suggested retail amount
- out-of-pocket costsExpenses you pay yourself
- net priceCost after deductions
- scholarshipsFunds awarded for study
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- College Policytuition caps, federal funding, state funding, financial aid, student aid
- tuition savingstuition credits
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