The Economic Scale of Student Debt
The impacts on higher education and labor markets, as well as the financial well-being of future generations reflect the scale of the student debt crisis.
The impacts on higher education and labor markets, as well as the financial well-being of future generations reflect the scale of the student debt crisis.
Rising tuition costs combined with tuition assistance trends exemplify much of the problem underlying the student debt crisis.
Colorado's average cost of child care for a 4-year-old is about $11,000 per year, while infant care is closer to $15,000.
As more states prohibit egregious interest rates, consumers are saving money and avoiding long-term financial pitfalls like bankruptcy. While Colorado has made significant progress, it’s imperative we don’t let our guard down in this new environment.
In Colorado, student loan debt has grown by 176 percent since 2007, reaching $26.4 billion. Our new brief explores the numerous factors to consider as we look for solutions.
To truly see the benefits of our older population, we must address gaps preventing healthy aging. This report highlights specific state programs across the country Colorado can learn from.
Several early childhood bills have been introduced in recent sessions, and five early childhood bills have been introduced so far in the 2019 session.
Legislation introduced on the first day of session could help Colorado’s students and their families don’t borrow for higher education at their own financial peril.
Respite is a vital service for families who are taking care of a loved one at home. This brief examines how policymakers can better understand the structural needs, challenges, and opportunities of respite care.
Colorado has made major strides in increasing access to health care over the last 10 years, but consistently increasing costs put health care out of reach for families.
