Local college students navigate rising costs amid inflation

Minnesota college leaders eye tuition hikes as costs rise and state funding flatlines

Most are weighing an increase of 8%, but one Minnesota State official said even that would not bridge the public system's anticipated budget gap.

Local college students navigate rising costs amid inflation

Local college students are finding creative ways to save money as inflation continues to drive up everyday expensesincluding the cost of essentials like groceries, gas, and even their daily coffee. It's this week's Talk of the Neighborhood.See what they told our Shardae LaRae about dealing with the higher costs: Talk of the neighborhood

Half-Million Dollar Luther Norse Microgrant Fund to Help Students Facing Unexpected expenses - KCHA NEWS - Charles City's News, Weather & Sports

Luther College President Brad Chamberlain has announced the $500,000 Norse Microgrant Fund to assist students facing immediate and unexpected expenses that threaten to cut their college education short.  Chamberlain says, …