On Tuesday, May 8, my colleague Matthew Chingos will moderate a discussion examining rising college tuition costs and policy solutions from a new report, "Beyond Need and Merit: Strengthening State Grant Programs." The report proposes moving away from the dichotomy between "need-based" and "merit-based" aid, and instead advocates for programs that integrate targeting students with financial need with appropriate expectations and support for college success. Three of the authors will discuss … [Read more...]