Funding Model: Which Method(s) -- A Base Model, a Base Plus, a Formula or Another Method -- Is/Are Used for Funding Postsecondary Education? 50-State Comparison: Postsecondary Education Funding

Overview & Synopsis

What do state policies say about how to fund postsecondary education? This 50-State Comparison answers this question by searching state statutes, state rules and regulations, enacted state budget bills, and state postsecondary education agency policies that address postsecondary education budgeting and funding. According to the content of the publicly available policies, this resource categorizes the funding models in place and identifies a selection of their underlying drivers, including student enrollment, faculty or facilities needs, completion metrics, and workforce development metrics. This comparison focuses on funding models used for funding postsecondary education. [View the full "50-State Comparison: Postsecondary Education Funding" (https://www.ecs.org/50-state-comparison-postsecondary-education-funding/).]