How New York’s Free College Plan Neglects Low-Income Students
“’For a low-income student who opts to attend a lower-priced school, such as a community college, a Pell Grant may already cover tuition costs,’ she said. ‘Under the last-dollar model, no additional resources are given to that student. Instead, last-dollar proposals divert resources to higher-income students who may already be able to afford college, leaving low-income students struggling to pay other education-related expenses.'”