Access and Affordability

Even room and board stayed somewhat steady, except at private non-profit four-year institutions.

If early data holds up, the two-year decline since the pandemic started may be historic for higher education.

Bringing disparate groups together through well-structured forums is just one way to build trust on both sides.

Two-year institutions and students are holding out hope that key portion of Biden plan can be saved, though it is unlikely.

Making the distinction is difficult, but institutions could be protected 'islands' given mandates and mitigation strategies.

In the Dems' effort to get the multi-trillion proposal approved, they may be leaving out a crucial piece to help families, students.