The Texas Legislature has the opportunity to strategically invest in financial aid programs to support low-income students to advance the state’s workforce goals
April 04, 2025 by EdTrust in Texas 
Texas currently has a skills gap that is putting a strain on our workforce. To meet the state’s evolving and future workforce needs, Building a Talent Strong Texas aims for at least 60% of working-age Texans to earn a postsecondary credential of value by 2030.
Learn more about how the Texas Legislature has the opportunity to strategically invest in need-based financial aid programs to support low-income students who need it most to earn postsecondary credentials and advance our state’s workforce goals.
Our new report looks at the policies of states that have had, currently have, or will soon implement universal FAFSA policies and examines the impact of these policies on FAFSA submission and completion rates and enrollment among Pell Grant recipients
Interest in short-term credentials is surging but their value is mixed. More research is needed to assess their effectiveness.
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