Earlier this year Dr. Robert Kelchen was invited to share his expertise on college finance and affordability for Consider This on National Public Radio (NPR). This particular NPR podcast discussed the degree to which financial constraints and resources impact students’ college decisions and offers some positive news amid rising tuition costs. This podcast highlights that despite past trends, the net cost of college – what families actually pay for college after grants and scholarships are factored in – has decreased. Researchers have found that families are paying roughly 20% less for college than they did seven or eight years ago, even at selective colleges with high sticker prices.
July 19, 2023
