A recent State of Higher Education Report by Gallup and the Lumina Foundation found that cost is the primary concern preventing U.S. adults from pursuing a college education.

Kevin Towns discussed how to find scholarships as a first-generation college student

For many first-generation students, cost is the biggest obstacle to a four-year degree.

North Central College and TheDream.US, the nation’s largest college access and success program for undocumented youth, have partnered to provide scholarships for undocumented students from Illinois to help make higher education more affordable and accessible.