<p>The Fed’s zero interest rate policy is just as much of a threat to future college affordability as are the runaway tuition increases. [The</a> Downside of the Fed’s Zero Interest Rate Policy - Economic Intelligence (usnews.com)](<a href=“http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/economic-intelligence/2012/04/30/the-downside-of-the-feds-zero-interest-rate-policy]The”>http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/economic-intelligence/2012/04/30/the-downside-of-the-feds-zero-interest-rate-policy) </p>
<p>“How much will college cost in 18 years? A 4 year degree is estimated to be priced at $375,167.67 for students enrolling in 2030 if tuition increases 7% per year.” [The</a> Future Cost of College and Savings Plan Calculator](<a href=“The Future Cost of College and Savings Plan Calculator”>The Future Cost of College and Savings Plan Calculator) This is based on a 2012 assumed tuition of $25k. Put in your own assumptions and see how nasty the scenarios look.</p>