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Drivers of College Costs Study

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The Drivers of College Costs Study is a forecast project issued by the Department of Education to analyze the various factors influencing changes in college tuition. The research will investigate several key drivers, including the expansion of federal grant programs, increases in student loan limits, the elimination of guaranteed loan programs, and the impact of state investment or disinvestment in higher education. Additionally, the study will examine the role of institutional grant aid, the growth of college administration and expenditures, and shifts in student demographics. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541611 and was posted on September 24, 2026. Interested parties can coordinate with Joseph Gibbs or the Small Business Office for further information regarding this initiative.

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Department of Education study analyzing factors influencing changes in college tuition costs.

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Department of Education → Education, Department of

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541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

DC, USA

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AgencyDepartment of Education → Education, Department of

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Education → Education, Department of

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Joseph Gibbs

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This study will examine how one or more of the following factors contribute to changes in college tuition: (1) the creation and expansion of federal grant programs; (2) the increase in federal student loan limits for undergraduate students and creation of the GradPLUS program for graduate students; (3) the elimination of the guaranteed loan program; (4) state investment and disinvestment in higher education; (5) the rise of need-based and merit-based institutional grant aid; (6) the growth in college administration staff and college expenditures; (7) changes in mixture of students attending

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