As college affordability continues to challenge students nationwide, rising costs for housing, food and other basic needs are increasingly influencing whether students enroll and ultimately complete their degrees. In response, Coppin State University is reducing nontuition expenses for students who live on campus.
Beginning this fall, the public historically Black university in Baltimore will lower meal plan costs by 12 percent through a newly negotiated food service agreement. The university will also keep mandatory student fees flat, part of a broader effort to reduce financial barriers, limit student debt and support degree completion.
The changes come as institutions nationwide grapple with how to address the growing role that nontuition expenses play in student success. While tuition often dominates conversations about college affordability, food, housing and transportation costs can also impact students’ ability to remain enrolled.
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