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How College Affordability / Tuition could be different



Colleges with big endowments could increase their incoming classes / help with student loans / enroll more students of diverse economic backgrounds

U.S. state universities could spend less / have less tuition increases / provide transparent financial data

Pell Grants could be increased, public universities could be more affordable, and student debt / loan practices could be reformed

College could include ranching, self-governance, and no tuition

Universities could spend less on administration, research, buildings, and amenities

U.S. universities could spend less on football / basketball and sports recruiting

A game could help students plan for college finances

Universities / foundations could spend down their assets

Financial student aid could increase higher education tuition

Alternatives to college could be promoted, funded, and accepted for jobs

The FAFSA process could be easier to make financial aid more accessible

"Summer melt" could be avoided to increase college attendance rates

Tenure could be replaced with contracts

Emergency financial microgrants could be provided to students

Job training could be done by apprenticeships or internships

Job training and education could be financed by future salaries

Community colleges could be free

Students could earn micro-scholarships throughout high school

Citizens could receive a basic / guaranteed income (with restrictions or on a EBT card)

Textbooks could be rented

Colleges could improve how facilities and buildings are used

Credit could be transferred to colleges more easily

Education could be available online for free

Families could receive assistance with the FAFSA form in order to increase college attendance