Access and Affordability

The class of 2026 has set a FAFSA completion record weeks ahead of schedule, marking a decisive recovery from the simplified form's initial rollout.

A new report urges community colleges to rethink support systems for multilingual learners navigating English-language and academic programs.

Inflation‑adjusted net prices have dropped for virtually all students over the past decade across public and private institutions, a new analysis reveals.

The rate of high school students from low-income and high-minority neighborhoods applying for financial aid has increased by over 60% since last year.

The biggest drops have occurred at Ivy Plus schools, while Black and Hispanic first-year student enrollment soared at some state flagships.

High costs for on-campus housing and board propelled New Jersey into first place for the third consecutive year, according to this ranking.