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Decoding the price of college: Complexity of figuring out costs holds students back

The Hechinger Report

Lindsay Page, an associate professor of education policy at Brown University, said argued for investing in college counselors so that they can provide better advice and support in the incredibly complex process of applying to college.

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Democratic wish list includes billions to help students finish their degrees

The Hechinger Report

If it’s included in the reconciliation package, it could fund programs like Degrees When Due, the umbrella initiative organized by the Institute for Higher Education Policy that Bishop State was participating in to reenroll students. The program would run from the 2023-2024 academic year, through 2029-2030.