Affordability is one of the greatest threats to student persistence in higher education; a survey of current college students at risk of dropping out said their primary concern is the cost of tuition.

The average cost of college ranges from just under $25,000 to almost $60,000 per year – that’s just tuition and room and board. Other costs include books and supplies, transportation, and other things ...

Speaking to a second year student, it was pointed out that universities such as Oxford and Cambridge highly discourage ...