The Cost of Aid: The Burdens of Affordability in Higher Ed

CTB’s third virtual panel discussion "The Cost of Aid: The Burdens of Affordability in Higher Ed" was held on April 4th, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT. The panel began a research presentation on the challenges of navigating the postsecondary financial aid system by Bridgette Davis of the UChicago Crown School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. Next, CTB President/CEO Steve Katsouros, SJ facilitated a panel discussion on financial aid, equity, and stratification within the field of higher education with special guests from the Noble Network of Charter Schools, Arrupe College, and Loyola University Chicago:

• Christina Robertson, Alumni Success Coach at the Noble Network of Charter Schools

• Viviana Arellano, Associate Director, Financial Aid at Arrupe College

• Amber Flowers, Arrupe College Alumna & Loyola University Student

Finally, we ended the conversation with audience Q&A on this critically important topic in higher ed.