Salaries, insurance, scholarships, utilities, maintenance and repair are all things that make up a college student's tuition expenses. With the rise of mixed courses, hyflex and online courses, Budget Office director Sue Wilde said students could see an increase in next year's tuition in an effort to merge online course fees.

In 2020, the total student loan debt in the United States exceeded $1.7 trillion for the first time ever. For comparison, the U.S. military budget in 2020 was $714 billion.

When filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, most students don't have to worry about having a permanent address, access to their parents' tax information or any of the other requirements the application needs.

A student attending high school in Missouri has probably heard of the A+ Scholarship Program at one point or another. Participating in A+ and completing the program is an easy way to secure funding for two years' tuition at 66 Missouri public community colleges.

Student athletes are faced with the task of succeeding in their sport and in the classroom, all while worrying about the financial aspects of college life.

Couch surfing. Staying with friends. Extended stays at motels. Sleeping in a car.

The Redhawk Food Pantry provides meals to any current Southeast student or employee, no questions asked beyond a student identification number. Still, Dean of Students Sonia Rucker said stigma surrounding food insecurity is one of the biggest barriers to connecting individuals with resources.