In response to rising college tuition and student debt over the past three decades, some institutions, localities, and states have implemented a range of tuition-free promise programs to promote college access and success. Programs vary widely in their design features, including eligibility stipulations and award structure. I explore the growing…

This "white paper" is intended to provide an overview of many questions and issues related to the affordability of higher education in Virginia and to provide a starting point for discussions and deliberations. The paper includes a timeline for the completion of a study of college costs in Virginia by the State Council of Higher…