Topic: College Affordability & Student Debt

How One Texas College Uses Effective Data-Driven Strategies to Support Student-Parents

article-cropped March 27, 2025 by Andrea Thurston, Sabreyna Reese

Student-parents have complicated lives. The College of Health Care Professions is meeting them where they are

The Further Gutting of the Department of Education

article-cropped March 11, 2025 by Blair Wriston

Cutting nearly half of mission-critical positions across the Department of Education means fewer resources and support for students and families

Erasing Opportunity: How Trump’s Education Policies Harm Black College Students

article-cropped March 10, 2025 by Iyana Moore

The Trump administration’s policies have reversed the advancements made, putting Black students at increased risk

The Department of Education Is Under Attack. Student Borrowers Should Protect Themselves

article-cropped March 05, 2025 by Victoria Jackson

The Trump administration is trying to dismantle the Department of Education. Borrowers should act now to safeguard their student loan data

The Senate Confirmation of Linda McMahon: A Dire Threat to America’s Students

article-cropped video March 03, 2025 by Augustus Mays

The Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education marks a dangerous turning point for public education in America

A Scan of State Universal FAFSA Policies

files video February 26, 2025 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado

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

Guess What? Every American Is Impacted if the Department of Ed Closes. Yes, That Means You

article-cropped February 14, 2025 by Iyana Moore

Without the Department of Education, all Americans, not just students, will be affected

Statement from EdTrust on the Freeze of Federal Assistance

January 28, 2025 by EdTrust

President Trump’s series of executive orders has disrupted vital anti-poverty, healthcare, housing, disaster relief, and education programs.

Toward A New Vision of Excellence

article-cropped January 17, 2025 by James Kvaal

There is a growing number of colleges and universities committed to a new vision of excellence in higher education.