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Peer reviewedLangfitt, Thomas W. – Change, 1990
Similarities are drawn between trends in climbing costs for medical care and higher education. Possible effects of a prospective payment system for higher education are discussed. Colleges and universities are encouraged to retain the public trust by holding to their primary educational mission. (DB)
Descriptors: Health Care Costs, Higher Education, Paying for College, Program Costs
Peer reviewedFinney, Joni E.; Kelly, Patrick J. – Change, 2004
Affordability--the ability of students and other funders to contribute to the support of colleges and universities--is a topic of increasing salience. In this Resource Review, we examine the affordability of college from two perspectives: from that of students and their families, and from that of the state. We also identify many references to…
Descriptors: Higher Education, State Aid, Resource Allocation, Public Policy
