The Story That Isn’t Being Told About College Affordability
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There has been a steady drumbeat of media stories broadcasting that more and more Americans are questioning the value of a college degree. These stories often cite students and their families who point to soaring costs and the belief that a college degree is no longer the ticket to career success that it once was. But missing from these stories are the voices of those students who are being prepared for meaningful careers without the burden of crushing student loan debt—the students attending America’s regional public universities.
Originally published: August 5, 2024
Author: Charles L. Welch
Position: President
Institution: American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
Published by: Forbes