College Costs, Harvard’s Tuition Shift, and What Could Go Right?

This week on College, Matt Carpenter and Peg Keough dive into major changes shaking up higher education, including Harvard’s latest tuition policy update and a proposed tax hike on university endowments. They also discuss the Department of Education layoffs, FAFSA glitches, and what these changes mean for families navigating the college affordability maze. Plus, they challenge the narrative around “no-loan” schools and share practical insights on how families can take control of their college planning process. Tune in for a candid, insightful discussion—and a dose of optimism about what could go right!

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Chapters:

1. Mindset Matters: Overcoming Catastrophizing (00:00)
2. Department of Education Layoffs: Impacts and Reactions (05:01)
3. FAFSA Glitches: Coincidence or Consequence? (09:35)
4. Accountability in Higher Education: Oversight Challenges (13:43)
5. Harvard's Tuition Changes: A Closer Look (19:25)
6. Understanding Financial Aid at Elite Schools (22:48)
7. The Unique Formula of Harvard's Financial Aid (25:06)
8. The Importance of Individual Financial Situations (27:49)
9. Navigating College Affordability and Financial Aid (31:03)
10. The Misconception of 'No Loan' Policies (33:29)
11. Potential Changes in Endowment Taxation (37:11)
12. Optimism for Future Changes in Education Funding (41:00)