Scenarios about 'college affordability'
The financial accessibility of higher education for students and families, including tuition costs, financial aid availability, and student debt burdens. College affordability has evolved dramatically since the mid-20th century, with rising costs outpacing inflation and family incomes in many countries. This economic aspect of education access influences social mobility, workforce development, and serves as a critical policy issue in alternate timelines exploring different educational funding models.
What If Student Loans Were Never Created?
Exploring the alternate timeline where government-backed student loan programs never emerged in America, dramatically altering higher education access, institutional development, and economic outcomes across generations.