Congressional testimony on higher ed: Allow for innovation, incentivize student outcomes
Higher education is in need of innovation; specifically policies that reform accreditation and focus on student outcomes.
July 30, 2023
Topics: Affordability
Higher ed spending problem demands attention no matter court’s opinion
Rather than rely on the government or taxpayers to bail them out, colleges and universities must consider which tradeoffs they should make to control costs.
July 13, 2023
Biden’s latest regulatory overreach hits colleges
Biden's college regulatory red tape will increase costs at a time when most agree that the price of higher education has risen too high.
Mar 9, 2023
Biden’s back door to free college
With free college, many programs that shouldn’t be eligible for federal student loans can now escape one of the government’s only accountability mechanisms.
Feb 7, 2023
A gap year shouldn’t be just for the privileged, especially now
Reserving lives of purpose only for advantaged students short-changes far too many individuals who need that opportunity for discovery.
June 11, 2020
Incomplete college price tags pose risk to students when choosing college during the pandemic
Calculating the real price of college has never been more important for students and families. One organization, TuitionFit, is helping them do just that.
May 21, 2020
During COVID-19, making the case for a controversial alternative to student loans
As Congress rushes to provide student debt relief and stabilize the economy, it may be time to regulate ISAs so that they can scale and support America's recovery from COVID-19.
May 13, 2020
Let’s make 2020 the year when we reduce families’ exposure to higher ed financial risk
Getting a college degree is exposing families to overwhelming financial risk. Could 2020 be the year when innovators help reduce and manage that risk?
Jan 8, 2020
Finally, student financing that won’t produce one million defaults every year
The student loan system is producing one million defaults a year. Income share agreements (ISAs) provide a compelling, outcomes-based financing solution to how we pay for college.
Nov 19, 2019
Affordability
Why lazy rivers have their place on college campuses—and yet still might just be lazy
How can schools offer unexpected experiences for students who want the classic college experience in ways that don't continue the facility arms race?
Nov 14, 2019
Affordability