State lines shouldn’t decide college affordability

State lines shouldn’t decide college affordability

For many students in the Midwest, the perfect opportunity for higher education may sit just across the state line, maybe even just a few hours from home. The short drive from Illinois to Iowa may give a talented student access to the University of Iowa’s prestigious writing program. Crossing the Iowa-Wisconsin border could provide a different student with the college experience they have always wanted. However, in a region where states share eco…