College students want to pay less tuition for virtual courses. YPulse’s Gen Z’s Education Interrupted report found that 77% of college students were remote learning during COVID-19, and 86% believed college tuition should be lowered if students are going to classes from home. They haven’t changed their minds. Many schools are still figuring out their reopening plan, but some have already opted to continue online learning—prompting prospective students to speak out about costs. According to College Pulse, 90% of college students think they should pay less in tuition if they’re only getting online classes, while 73% feel like remote learning is less effective than in-person education when it comes to developing specific skills. However, there’s some hope: 63% say online learning could be improved with better technology platforms. (Axios, Refinery29, Vox)
