Get a U.S. College Degree Without the Debt
Most families overpay for college because they don't know how the system actually works. AUSE shows you the legitimate pathways that cost less.
Dr. Sharon Y. Hart
Former U.S. College President
40+ years in higher education. Multiple university presidencies. Her policy work saves students millions annually.
Higher education costs have risen over the years, making affordability an important consideration for families planning their future.
But there are legitimate ways to pay far less for the same accredited degree. You just need to know where to look.
Two Ways We Help
For families planning ahead. For institutions ready to change.
- • Strategic college selection
- • Transfer-friendly planning
- • Early credit and acceleration
- • Online and hybrid options
- • Overseas student strategies
- • Affordability audits
- • Transfer pathway design
- • Accreditation-aligned innovation
- • Workforce-aligned programs
Why Listen to Us?
Dr. Sharon Y. Hart spent 40+ years inside the system. She served as president of multiple public colleges and universities. She sat on accreditation commissions. She knows how decisions get made.
Her WICHE advocacy lets Pacific Island students attend member schools at in-state rates instead of out-of-state rates. That saves families millions every year.
She also raised three kids through college. She's seen what happens when families don't plan. And she's seen how strategic choices can eliminate debt entirely.
AUSE takes no commissions from colleges. No referral fees. We work for you.
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A President's Guide to Affordable U.S. College Degrees
Everything Dr. Hart learned in four decades of higher education leadership, distilled into one practical guide. For families, adult learners, and advisors who want to understand how the system really works.
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Whether you're planning for a student or reforming an institution, we can help.
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