COST OF ATTENDANCE PRIMER: The Estimates Behind College Affordability
Executive Summary
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What the Research Shows
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Why the Research Matters
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The Cost of Attendance (COA) Transparency Project is a multi-year initiative led by the Hildreth Institute, with generous support from the Gates Foundation, Lumina Foundation, the Strada Education Foundation, Tech Forward, and The Hildreth Steward Charitable Foundation.
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