The Ithacan

2016 presidential candidates discuss their stances on college affordability.

Over the past 30 years, college tuition prices at private four-year institutions have increased by 146 percent, according to the College Board. As costs rise, students are looking for new ways to pay.

Ithaca College is taking steps within the coming years to make the college become more affordable for students.

Sophomore Darby Carroll is one of a number of students at the college who are putting themselves through school without the help of parents.