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National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education

Coverage of National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 6 · 12:30 UTCMost recent: Jul 6 · 12:30 UTC
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Government Accountability Officeorganization1Gallup and Luminaorganization1Stradaorganization1financial aidtopic1college coststopic1Transparencytopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 6 · 12:30 UTCTHE 74
    Opinion: The College Cost Fog Machine: We Need a New Transparency Compact

    The article highlights persistent confusion around college costs due to opaque financial aid systems, citing a 1998 congressional report warning of a 'veil of obscurity' in higher education. It notes that financial aid offers often mix grants, loans, and work-study in unclear ways, eroding public trust. A 2022 Government Accountability Office report found most colleges fail to meet basic standards for clear cost communication.