STANDING UP FOR COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY
to reduce student debt and restore public trust
In the past 30 years, tuition and fees at public universities have increased at more than three times the rate of inflation. Financial aid has not kept up, as the out of pocket costs for full-time students at four year public universities doubled over the last two decades. The result: an explosion in higher education debt, now over $1.5 trillion, held by over 44 million Americans.
Today, far too many students leave our colleges and universities with crippling debt and little to show for it. Partners for College Affordability and Public Trust gives voice to students, parents, and concerned citizens who often get stuck with the bill but who rarely have a seat at the table. We are unifying students and parents on the issue of college affordability and offering tools to urge policymakers and college trustees to reduce costs, improve quality, and accelerate the pace of innovation.
Learn about commonsense policies to improve affordability, accountability and transparency at public universities.
SEE THE POLICIESToday, far too many students leave our colleges and universities with crippling debt and little to show for it. Partners for College Affordability and Public Trust gives voice to students, parents, and concerned citizens who often get stuck with the bill but who rarely have a seat at the table. While others talk about the problem, at Partners we’re doing something about it. We are unifying students and parents on the issue of college affordability and giving them the tools as they urge policymakers and college trustees to reduce costs, improve quality, and accelerate the pace of innovation.
The cost of higher education has risen out of control. We must do more to make quality public education affordable for all students and restore trust in our institutions. If you agree, sign your name here.
