Student Affordability

From saving college students over $100 million on course materials to adding a free Career Center in Cengage Unlimited, we’ve achieved a number of key milestones in 2019 to help ensure college is more affordable and accessible for all students. Here are some of the highlights from throughout the year.

January 16 –
Survey Shows Soft Skills Are Still Highly Valued by Employers

Data
collected from over 600 employers and 1,500 students reveal soft skills are in
greater demand than technical skills in today’s job market. It’s increasingly
important for institutions to offer preparation for life after graduation to
maximize the value Read More…

As community college Math professors and Cengage authors, Mark Clark and Cindy Anfinson see firsthand the impact expensive course materials can have on a student’s learning experience. With a shared commitment to helping students access and achieve higher education, Mark and Cindy share their reactions and excitement around Cengage Unlimited, which can help students save money without sacrificing the quality of their education.    1. As community college Math instructors, what are the biggest challenges that your students face? The two biggest challenges our students face are time and money. Many students are working one or more jobs, as well as Read More…

With more than 20 years of experience teaching college-level Math, Cengage Author Joanne Lockwood reflects on how Cengage Unlimited will help remove barriers and offer more access points to quality learning materials for all students. Her excitement around Cengage Unlimited is fueled by her commitment to helping Developmental Math students overcome their challenges and achieve their desired outcomes.   1. What was your initial reaction to Cengage Unlimited? My first reaction was, “How innovative! How exciting!” Students will have access to everything—and at a low cost. The greater the number of Cengage Unlimited courses their professors select, the lower the cost Read More…