Since the late 1980s grade inflation has reached new heights, and students are showing signs of increased competitiveness, heightened concern about college finances, and increased stress. The growing inability of federal and state aid to meet the student's financial need is forcing students to borrow more and forcing colleges to rely more on their own resources (primarily tuition) to help pay for college. Although engagement in the political process has reached new lows, student interest and engagement in volunteer and community service work has reached new highs. |
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