Building an Economy that Works for Everyone

Higher Education

From community colleges to graduate school, higher education is an engine of both personal and national prosperity. Decades ago, public investment in higher education kept tuition low. But continued state budget cuts have driven tuition cost up, compounding the student debt crisis that challenges the economic future of today’s graduates. To make higher education affordable and accessible again, EOI is working to restore public investments in higher education that will lower tuition, so the doors of higher education are open to all residents.

Research Feed

The Impact of Recessionary Cuts on Higher Education

Washington State must not repeat the mistakes of the past

Higher Education
Washington’s College Pathway

Tuition-free community college can be the next step in removing access barriers

Educational Opportunity
College Promise – A Pathway to Greater Equity in Opportunity?

Lessons from across the U.S.

State of Working Washington
Public Higher Education Tuition in Washington

State budget cuts have pushed the cost of college out of reach

Blog Feed

Ending Corporate Tax Breaks

September 6, 2024

Tax Loopholes for Big Tech Are Costing Washington Families

Subsidies for big corporations in our tax code come at a cost for college students and their families

April 4, 2024

Is There a Valid Argument Against Cost-Free College in Washington?

Cost-free college is a meaningful investment that would change lives. What's stopping Washington from making it happen?

Higher Education

October 20, 2022

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness is A Necessary Step in the Right Direction

Student loan forgiveness will provide immediate psychological, and material benefits for borrowers and their communities.