Senate Study Committee Reviews Rising Living Costs, Student Debt at Georgia Colleges

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, October 27th, 2025

The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability held its third meeting Wednesday at Georgia College and State University, focusing on college affordability, Georgia’s student loan debt crisis and the rising cost of living. 

Though tuition at Georgia’s public colleges has remained relatively steady, students and education leaders told lawmakers that rising rents, transportation and other living expenses are making it difficult for students to afford a degree. 

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