Colleges often use merit aid to compete for students who appear able to pay full tuition, but limited data has made it hard to show how often that happens. This report examines how widespread the practice has become across different types of institutions.
For decades, federal policymaking has invested in college access support on the grounds that we have a public interest in helping these students succeed.
Companies like Chipotle and McDonald’s offer tuition benefits through a federal program providing $5,250 in tax-free education assistance. New changes will adjust the cap for inflation and make tax-free loan repayment permanent.
Colleges most vulnerable to international enrollment drops tend to be small, private institutions with a specialized focus, or affiliated with a Christian church.
Unlike hedge funds, colleges and universities have a clear and broad focus on benefiting society. Opponents of the endowment tax argue that these large endowments help these institutions accomplish that mission.
