News in Brief – July/August 2026

With the cost of college having the perception of being out of reach for many families, a recent report from a Strada Education Foundation reveals findings about paying for college and how higher education institutions might improve practices to help rebuild confidence about going to—and paying for—college. 

The Price Transparency Initiative: Rebuilding Confidence in Higher Education, released in  April 2026, is based on research of more than 5,000 students (including nontraditional-age adult learners), parents, and members of the public. It explores current perceptions about higher education and explores possible new methods to improve cost transparency.