Tuition Rises Quicker Than Student Financial Discounts

Why is tuition outpacing inflation?
Price discrimination in the form of tuition discounts  account for an ever-increasing share of tuition at public college and universities. Tuition discounts are financial incentives that public colleges and universities award to particular students, often in the form of merit award or needs-based grants. However, because the practice requires institutions to inflate tuition rates, the strategy may diminish access for underserved students.