Rising Tuition Spurs Hidden Discounts, Experts Warn
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNBC
The article discusses how private colleges increasingly use behind-the-scenes discounting and financial aid to offset high sticker prices, with about two-thirds of students receiving aid, making college more affordable despite high published tuition. It highlights the complexity and lack of transparency in aid calculations, the importance of price in college decisions, and the overall value of a college degree despite rising costs.