EdTrust Comment on the Department of Education’s Proposed Rule Regarding Student Debt Relief Based on Hardship
November 25, 2024 by EdTrust EdTrust applauds the Department of Education for proposing two pathways for waiving some or all of the outstanding balance of a federal student loan held by the Department.
Understanding the Full Cost of Short-Term Credentials
November 19, 2024 by Interest in short-term credentials is surging but their value is mixed. More research is needed to assess their effectiveness.
Why We Need the Department of Education
October 29, 2024 by Reid Setzer Here are several reasons why eliminating the Department of Education is a foolish and destructive idea.
EdTrust Welcomes the Release of Proposed Hardship Relief Rule for Student Debt
October 25, 2024 by EdTrust Statement on the Biden-Harris administration’s proposed rule on student-debt cancellation for financial hardship.
Comment Letter to the U.S. Department of Education Regarding Ways to Support the Successful Completion of the 2025-2026 FAFSA
September 26, 2024 by EdTrust On behalf of the undersigned institutions and organizations, we write to provide comments regarding the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Ensuring Full FAFSA Functionality is Key
August 08, 2024 by EdTrust Statement from Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of EdTrust on the Biden-Harris administration’s FAFSA announcement
EdTrust Supports the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024
June 21, 2024 by EdTrust Statement from Wil Del Pilar, senior vice president for EdTrust, on the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024.
How Students From Mixed-Status Families Are Doubly Damaged by the FAFSA Mess
June 12, 2024 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado The release of the Better FAFSA, the new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, was greatly anticipated, promising an opportunity to expand the potential of higher education and access to social mobility.
Joint Letter Supporting Increased FY25 Funding for Postsecondary Student Success Grants
April 23, 2024 by EdTrust We, the undersigned 16 organizations, write to express our support for appropriating at least $100 million for the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).