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What has happened to the cost of college attendance compared to family incomes between 2008–09 and 2017–18?

  • The cost of college attendance has increased by 36% at public four-year institutions and 34% at public two-year institutions, while median family income rose by only 8%. (correct)
  • The cost of college attendance has remained the same while family incomes have increased.
  • The cost of college attendance has decreased while family incomes have remained stagnant.
  • The cost of college attendance has increased at a slower rate than family incomes.

    • What percentage of tuition and fees at public four-year institutions did the maximum federal Pell Grant cover in 2018–19?

  • 40%
  • 20%
  • 60% (correct)
  • 80%

    • What impact does the text suggest the rising cost of college attendance has on social mobility?

  • It significantly promotes social mobility.
  • It ensures equal access to college education.
  • It has no impact on social mobility.
  • It fails to fulfill the promise of promoting social mobility and may reinforce social inequities. (correct)

    • What happened to the maximum federal Pell Grant's coverage of tuition and fees at public four-year institutions between 1998–99 and 2018–19?

    <p>It decreased from 92% to 60%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the trend in the relationship between increases in federal, state, and institutional grants and students’ demonstrated financial needs?

    <p>Increases in grants have been insufficient to meet all students’ demonstrated financial needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has happened to the cost of college attendance compared to family incomes?

    <p>It has risen faster than family incomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much did average tuition and fees increase at public four-year institutions between 2008–09 and 2017–18?

    <p>36 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of tuition and fees at public four-year institutions did the maximum federal Pell Grant cover in 2018–19?

    <p>60 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much did median family income rise between 2008–09 and 2017–18?

    <p>8 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the trend in the increases of federal, state, and institutional grants to meet students’ financial needs?

    <p>Insufficient to meet all students’ demonstrated financial needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of full-time college students have jobs outside of school?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended number of hours for students to work per week according to school administrators?

    <p>10-15 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of college students are stressed about finances?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of part-time college students have jobs outside of school?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern for many students in balancing their lives?

    <p>Financial stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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