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Take it or leave it: The true cost of education

Higher education is promoted as a gateway to success, yet access and outcomes often hinge on a student’s or family’s financial resources.

Published Apr 2, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT | Lehigh University

For years, education has been described as the holy grail in the U.S., the pathway to opportunity, personal growth and life satisfaction. However, access to that opportunity often depends less on hard work or grades and more on how much a student or their family can afford.