College tuition has skyrocketed in the last decade. Private four-year school tuition and fees have increased 26% over the last ten years, and public school costs climbed 35% in the same period. A college education is now one of the biggest expenses Gen Z and Millennials will have in their lifetimes, second only to buying a home. Cuts to state funding for higher education is pushing most of the costs to students, contributing to increase. YPulse has found that college tuition is one of Gen Z and Millennials biggest financial worries right now, impacting their mental health, as well as their ability to conquer other financial milestones. (CNBC)
