Why Is College So Expensive? The Truth Behind Rising Costs & What Families Can Do About It
Why does college cost so much and who's actually responsible?
In this episode of Old College Try, Matt Carpenter and CAP's Director of Education, Peg Keough, take a step back from day-to-day college planning to explore the bigger picture behind skyrocketing college costs. From federal lending and college pricing strategies to consumer behavior and Wall Street, they unpack the forces driving tuition higher—and, most importantly, what families can do to avoid becoming another statistic.
They also provide an important update on the new Parent PLUS Loan caps and discuss how private lenders are…
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