Addressing Inequities in State Financial Aid: A Call to Action for Equitable Access to Higher Education
April 04, 2024 by Ed Trust 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
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
March 21, 2024 by Ed Trust 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
March 21, 2024 by Ed Trust 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.
Promoting Racial Equity Through Federal-State College Affordability Partnerships
February 27, 2024 by Kelly Rosinger In the wake of Supreme Court rulings that limit race-conscious admissions in higher education, it is more crucial than ever for state and federal policymakers to work together to promote racial equity through college affordability.
Ed Trust Comment on FSA ID Creation for Non-SSN FAFSA Filers
February 23, 2024 by Ed Trust Comment on the process for FSA ID account creation for individuals without a Social Security number (SSN) in connection with person authentication service (PAS).
Statement from EdTrust on HR6951
February 01, 2024 by Ed Trust Statement from Augustus Mays, vice president of partnerships and engagement of EdTrust on the College Cost Reduction Act
The New Gainful Employment Rule Set to Protect Black Borrowers From Predatory Colleges
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
December 12, 2023 by Ed Trust Statement from Augustus Mays, Vice President for Partnerships and Engagement of EdTrust, on the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act.