Paying the Price

In Paying the Price, Sara Goldrick-Rab explores the real challenges faced by young adults in pursuing higher education, drawing on an extensive study of low-income students in Wisconsin. The book highlights how financial hardships often hinder students' progress, leading many to drop out, take breaks, or incur debilitating debt. Through compelling stories and rigorous data, Goldrick-Rab exposes the human and financial toll of current financial aid policies on students striving for a better future.