Topic: College Affordability & Student Debt

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.

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.

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.

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 Augustus Mays, vice president of partnerships and engagement of EdTrust on the College Cost Reduction Act

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.

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

This month, federal student loan repayment is restarting for 43 million Americans. The student loan system is coming back online at a time when record-high inflation has dramatically increased the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 29, 2023  CONTACT:  media@edtrust.org  202-731-9582    Statement from Augustus Mays, Vice President for Partnerships and Engagement of The Education Trust, on the House’s looming failure to fund the…