People who complete college or community college earn higher incomes, often much higher, than those with only a high school degree on average. They also have much lower rates of unemployment and are less likely to be in poverty. But Ohio policymakers aren't providing the funding higher education needs to reach that ambitious goal -- instead, legislators continue to shortchange the state's public colleges and universities and economic future. Ohio's insufficient support for higher education does not align with the state's goal that 65% of Ohioans attain a degree, certificate, or other postsecondary workforce credential of value. High tuition deters students from pursuing degrees or credentials and makes it extremely difficult for Ohio students, especially low-income students, to complete their degrees.