Fact Sheet: Seizing the Opportunity

Despite rising high-school graduation rates contributing to a larger pool of potential college students and a growing demand for a college-educated workforce, Massachusetts is faced with a decline in college enrollment driven by the enduring crisis of college affordability. A decade ago, despite emerging skepticism due to high costs, Americans still overwhelmingly viewed higher education as a good investment and beneficial for the country, with parents across political lines expecting their children to attend college. However, a decade later, rising costs and student debt have significantly reduced both the perceived and actual value of a college education, leading to declining confidence in higher education as a pathway to financial security.

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