The Consequences of Pell Grant Cuts on Student-Parents and Justice-Impacted Students
September 29, 2025 by Alexa Garza, Ramieka Robinson For millions of low-income and first-generation college students, the Pell Grant is more than financial aid; it is a lifeline
Advocacy in Action: Advancing Higher Education in Texas Prisons Across Two Legislative Sessions
September 16, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas How EdTrust facilitated the passage of SB 2405, which establishes postsecondary education in Texas prisons, by forming a bipartisan coalition and engaging in sustained, strategic advocacy for oversight, access, and quality standards for incarcerated students
How Dismantling the Department of Education Threatens Higher Education Access for Incarcerated Students
It would have a grave impact on justice-impacted students, who rely on crucial financial aid and grants and federal oversight of prison education programs
Introducing our Third Cohort of Justice Fellows
March 21, 2024 by William Freeman III Out of more than 300 applicants from across the country, we have selected eight outstanding individuals to participate in this yearlong fellowship.
How Education Creates a Pathway for Formerly Incarcerated People’s Reintegration
November 13, 2023 by Kareemah Hanifa When we think about collateral consequences of mass incarceration, what are your immediate thoughts? Imagine being incarcerated for 26 years and learning to navigate through having computer literacy, finding mentors,…
The Education Trust’s Comments on the U.S. Department of Education’s Proposed Rulemaking for Prison Education Programs
August 19, 2022 by EdTrust Aaron Washington U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20202 Download the Full Letter RE: Comment Request; 34 CFR Parts 600,…
Formerly Incarcerated People Deserve Second Chances. I’m Living Proof.
May 12, 2022 by William Freeman III Last month was Second Chance Month, so I’ve been thinking a lot about the barriers facing justice-involved people and what having a second chance really means for a formerly incarcerated,…
Joint Comments on Incarcerated Applicant FAFSA
April 25, 2022 by EdTrust Kate Mullen, PRA Coordinator Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division Office of the Chief Data Officer Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development 400 Maryland Ave. SW LBJ,…
The First Cohort of Justice Policy Fellows Graduate
March 28, 2022 by Nicolle Grayson “History teaches us that change is often made when an organized segment of those most affected, leading in solidarity with allies, disrupt business as usual.” —social justice innovator and strategist…