House Committee Examines Tuition Costs

November 30, 2011 - Today, the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training held a hearing entitled "Keeping College within Reach: Discussing Ways Institutions Can Streamline Costs and Reduce Tuition." Experts and Members of Congress discussed the reasons why college costs have been increasing, and offered ideas on what could be done to help curb the rising cost of tuition while effectively delivering a quality education. Included in the discussion was the importance of cost effective remediation for students, and ensuring course equivalency among community colleges and four-year institutions. To read witness testimony, please follow this link:http://edworkforce.house.gov/Calendar/EventSingle.aspx?EventID=270118