When you think about changing or fixing the US higher education today, consider cost, affordability, and access. Brainstorm some new organizational structures, financial aid changes, admissions, etc. Think in terms of cost, affordability, and access when thinking about changing or fixing higher education TODAY. For example, cutting costs by eliminating programs would be an example. (The Iron Triangle: Organizational Structures, Financial Aid Changes, Admissions, and Beyond) This focus on the issue of rising tuition costs, quality and how state and federal funding and the inability of institutions to cut cost impacts access, affordability, and quality for students.