Is College Worth It?: Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Student Voices on the Value of Postsecondary Credentials

This report provides insights into barriers to equitable access and completion, emphasizing the need for inclusive practices and policies to enhance value in higher education.

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Is College Worth It?: Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Student Voices on the Value of Postsecondary Credentials

With the support of the Lumina Foundation, this comprehensive report delves into both the economic and non-economic benefits of postsecondary education, leveraging student voices to highlight their experiences. The report highlights critical insights into the barriers to equitable access and completion faced by these student populations, as well as important implications for delivering value through more inclusive practices and policies in higher education.

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The Pell Institute shares the mission of the Council to advance and defend the ideal of equal opportunity in postsecondary education.

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