Josh Farris

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Josh Farris is policy and research specialist for Leadership Brainery, a nonprofit organization focused on improving access to graduate education for students from limited-access backgrounds.

Opinion

Enrollment Deposits: A Hidden Barrier for Low-Income Students

While college tuition dominates equity debates, surprise enrollment deposits present a final, hidden barrier for low-income students. New data reveals a critical transparency gap, exposing how schools require hundreds in upfront fees without disclosing them to applicants making life-changing decisions.

October 30, 2026

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