Topic: College Enrollment & Access

Since many students are reconsidering the traditional four-year degree, some colleges and universities are proposing shortened bachelor’s degree programs. Is this a good thing?

In 2021, EdTrust launched the Justice Fellows Policy Program to give justice-impacted students a voice to help shape higher education policy and become leaders

State fact sheets show how ending Grad PLUS loans will widen funding gaps, increase private borrowing, and strain graduate education and workforce pipelines

Access to education during incarceration is one of the most reliable pathways to economic stability after release

A study of universal FAFSA policies in four states finds that they are most effective and equitable when combined with dedicated funding, opt-out flexibility, strong support networks, accountability systems, and policies that promote college attendance

These institutions were founded on the premise of accessible education, but how accessible are they to Indigenous students?

For students from low-income backgrounds, going to college can seem like an impossible dream. But the key to making that dream a reality often lies in completing a single form

TRIO programs open college pathways for students who are first-generation, low-income, and from groups historically excluded from higher education