Tag: financial aid

Straight From the Source: Texas Students & Practitioners Share Their Experiences With Higher Ed Emergency Relief Funds

files April 23, 2024 by EdTrust

This report spotlights challenges that various Texas institutions faced and the creative ways in which these institutions confronted them and offers recommendations organized around key findings.

The Biden-Harris Student Debt Rules Will Help Millions of Americans

newspaper April 08, 2024 by EdTrust

Statement from Wil Del Pilar, Senior Vice President of EdTrust, on the Biden-Harris administration’s student loan cancellation announcement.

Addressing Inequities in State Financial Aid: A Call to Action for Equitable Access to Higher Education

newspaper April 04, 2024 by EdTrust

EdTrust’s report examines state financial aid programs and calls on state and policy leaders to prioritize equity to ensure that more students can afford college.

Who Deserves State Financial Aid? Exploring the Eligibility Criteria for Students Entering Higher Education

files April 04, 2024 by Brittani Williams

High tuition costs prevent many young people from attending college. EdTrust analyses 10 state financial aid programs.

2024-25 Better FAFSA Advocacy FAQs

article-cropped March 21, 2024 by EdTrust

In December 2020, Congress passed the bipartisan FAFSA Simplification Act that mandated a new, simpler Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which overhauled the federal financial aid formula.

Navigating the Better FAFSA

compass March 21, 2024 by EdTrust

In December 2020, Congress passed the bipartisan FAFSA Simplification Act that mandated a new, simpler Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which overhauled the federal financial aid formula.

Ed Trust Comment on FSA ID Creation for Non-SSN FAFSA Filers

February 23, 2024 by EdTrust

Comment on the process for FSA ID account creation for individuals without a Social Security number (SSN) in connection with person authentication service (PAS).

The New Gainful Employment Rule Set to Protect Black Borrowers From Predatory Colleges

article-cropped January 11, 2024 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado

The Department of Ed’s gainful employment rule and financial value transparency framework are designed to protect students from predatory programs that saddle them with large amounts of debt and low-value degrees.

House Education Committee Advances Short-Term Pell Bill

newspaper December 12, 2023 by EdTrust

Statement from Augustus Mays, Vice President for Partnerships and Engagement of EdTrust, on the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act.