Summary

Large increases in college tuition and fees has fostered both sticker shock and a very real barrier secondary education for many Americans.

Background

In Texas, tuition deregulation was passed in the 78th legislature. Since that point in time, tuition in the state system schools has increased significantly.

Additional Links

NCSL Report on Cost of Higher Education
UTWATCH on Tuition Deregulation

Summary

Large increases in college tuition and fees has fostered both sticker shock and a very real barrier secondary education for many Americans.

Background

In Texas, tuition deregulation was passed in the 78th legislature. Since that point in time, tuition in the state system schools has increased significantly.

Additional Links

NCSL Report on Cost of Higher Education
UTWATCH on Tuition Deregulation

Summary

Large increases in college tuition and fees has fostered both sticker shock and a very real barrier secondary education for many Americans.

Background

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Proposed Solutions

The 110th congress is expected to address the affordability of secondary education in the US in several ways:

* Increasing the maximum Pell Grant by 25% to $5,100
* Cutting interest rates on student loans in half
* Increasing the tax deductibility of college tuition

Speaker Pelosi has designated reducing interest rates on student loans a priority for the first "100 hours" of the 110th congress.

Additional Links

NCSL Report on Cost of Higher Education