So what is "affordable?" Most concepts of affordability are based on what college should cost, not what students can afford to pay. For example, colleges and universities often set tuition based not on what students can afford but rather on what the institutions need in terms of revenue. The conversations about affordability typically begin with what college prices are, what grant aid is available, and then ultimately wind up with what students are left to pay. Instead, the student-centered model proposed here begins with what students can reasonably contribute, and then suggests that the system be built around their needs.

It is our hope that the affordability benchmark will contribute to the ongoing policy dialogue about college affordability in the coming months and years. However, instead of these conversations being shrouded in ambiguity, they can be grounded in a more specific idea of what affordability actually is.

This study identified the benefits of youth philanthropy as perceived by student participants ranging from 13 to 22 years of age. Youth Philanthropy is a relatively new concept in the United States but a growing trend in San Francisco Bay Area communities. It moves philanthropy from the boardroom to the classroom, providing students an opportunity to apply academic objectives to the real world. This study surveyed 62 alumni of a youth philanthropy project occurring in two San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Day Schools. Alumni answered a series of questions about their project involvement and were given opportunities to reflect upon their philanthropic experience. This study found that the youth philanthropy project enhanced academic, social, and life skills while providing students an opportunity to explore their passions and learn about community needs. The youth philanthropy project left a lasting impression on students and motivated them to continue giving back to their community.

This study identified the benefits of youth philanthropy as perceived by student participants ranging from 13 to 22 years of age. Youth Philanthropy is a relatively new concept in the United States but a growing trend in San Francisco Bay Area communities. It moves philanthropy from the boardroom to the classroom, providing students an opportunity to apply academic objectives to the real world. This study surveyed 62 alumni of a youth philanthropy project occurring in two San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Day Schools. Alumni answered a series of questions about their project involvement and were given opportunities to reflect upon their philanthropic experience. This study found that the youth philanthropy project enhanced academic, social, and life skills while providing students an opportunity to explore their passions and learn about community needs. The youth philanthropy project left a lasting impression on students and motivated them to continue giving back to their community.

This study identified the benefits of youth philanthropy as perceived by student participants ranging from 13 to 22 years of age. Youth Philanthropy is a relatively new concept in the United States but a growing trend in San Francisco Bay Area communities. It moves philanthropy from the boardroom to the classroom, providing students an opportunity to apply academic objectives to the real world. This study surveyed 62 alumni of a youth philanthropy project occurring in two San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Day Schools. Alumni answered a series of questions about their project involvement and were given opportunities to reflect upon their philanthropic experience. This study found that the youth philanthropy project enhanced academic, social, and life skills while providing students an opportunity to explore their passions and learn about community needs. The youth philanthropy project left a lasting impression on students and motivated them to continue giving back to their community.