Question

which is a true statement about the trend in higher education costs?
higher education costs are decreasing because of online education.
higher education costs are rising slowly but are expected to stop.
higher education costs are decreasing because of government loans.
higher education costs continue to rise and create problems for students.

Explanation:

Historical data and common academic observations show that higher education costs have a long-term upward trend, leading to issues like student debt burdens. The other options contradict this trend: online education and government loans have not reduced costs, and there is no widespread expectation that rising costs will stop.

Answer:

D. Higher education costs continue to rise and create problems for students.