Topic: Low-income students

For students from low-income backgrounds, going to college can seem like an impossible dream. But the key to making that dream a reality often lies in completing a single form

A first-gen doctoral grad talks about coping with college culture shock, what she learned from a former First Lady, and how universities can better support students like her

Student loan debt isn’t just a financial issue; it affects mental health, workforce, and generational equity. Here’s what you need to know about wage garnishment

TRIO programs open college pathways for students who are first-generation, low-income, and from groups historically excluded from higher education

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) turns 10. While the law isn’t perfect, it strikes a balance of what the country needs: federal oversight of education

An overview of which colleges receive TRIO grants, the amounts of those awards, and how the funds are distributed

Thrive Scholars uses proven interventions to enhance access, persistence, and completion rates for first-generation, under-resourced students

42 million Americans rely on SNAP for food. Taking away SNAP benefits during the government shutdown means children, seniors, veterans, and families will go hungry

New EdTrust brief calls for states to continue to strengthen and support pathways to bachelor’s and associate programs while investing in quality, short-term credentials and apprenticeship opportunities for a growing diverse student body and stronger workforce