<p>I don’t think there is good evidence to suggest that increased government spending is helping to control higher education costs or make it more affordable. Govt grants and loans may make college more accessible, but not more affordable. There is also a hidden cost in the form of paying higher taxes whether you have kids in college or not. The charts and tables in the link below do not indicate any success in controlling college costs.</p>
<p>[Tuition</a> Inflation](<a href=“http://www.finaid.org/savings/tuition-inflation.phtml]Tuition”>http://www.finaid.org/savings/tuition-inflation.phtml)</p>