General education

General Education: The Wallet‑Saving Myth and the Economic Reality

General Education: The Wallet-Saving Myth (and the Reality) In the 2026-27 Colorado budget cycle, lawmakers avoided $300 million of higher-education cuts, yet tuition for core courses still rose by an average of 3 % (chalkbeat.com). General education does not actually save students money; instead, it adds hidden fees and complexity