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Rising living costs challenge college affordability, new data shows
October 13, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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What You Need To Know
- Fewer than half of public colleges were affordable during the 2023-24 academic year, per study.
- Rising housing, food and transportation expenses erode financial aid.
- New federal cost-of-attendance calculations offer a more realistic picture.
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