The most recent data on tuition, appropriations, and state grant aid present an economic outlook that appears favorable in the West. Tuition rates remained relatively flat for the past decade, total state funding to higher education increased across the region in the past year, and state grant aid continued to increase since 2010-11. Despite these promising trends, higher education institutions and systems face considerable challenges such as declining enrollment, concerns about the value of a degree, rising costs for students and institutions, and a need to address critical workforce gaps. With potential for an economic slowdown in the near future, higher education leaders and policymakers must strategically align fiscal policy levers to address state priorities and concerns on the affordability and value of a postsecondary degree. This WICHE Insights looks at the trends and implications for tuition and fees, appropriations, and financial aid in the west for 2022-23. [For the 2021-22 report, see ED622567.]