FAFSA Opens Doors — but Students Need Support to Complete It
When students complete the FAFSA form, it can unlock the financial support that makes postsecondary education possible. Read more about how Michigan can increase FAFSA completion for students
EdTrust’s 5 Principles for Higher Education Accountability to Meet the Moment
As the public asks tougher questions about the value of higher education, policymakers and education leaders are under growing pressure to hold colleges more accountable. But current efforts still don’t go far enough
A Student-Parent’s Long Drive Home, to be a Determined College Student and a Father
On fatherhood, reentry, and what higher education asks student-parents to carry and the sacrifices they make
I Was a First-Generation College Student. My Kids Will Not Be
The road to college success from a Justice Fellow who was formerly incarcerated and a student-parent facing multiple obstacles. Nevertheless, he persisted
Compliance Over Community: Navigating Anti-DEI Policies as an Affinity Group at a PWI
A Black student’s experience leading an affinity group/Black graduate student organization while navigating anti-DEI policies in higher education
How Texas Is Trying to Make College Costs More Transparent
By law, colleges must publish a full cost of attendance, covering tuition, fees, housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses. But there’s no uniform method for how they calculate. Texas is setting state standards
EdTrust Comment on Proposed Accreditation Rule
EdTrust recommendations concerning the administration’s proposed accreditation rule
Fewer Credits, Same Value? The Rise of Reduced-Credit Bachelor’s Degrees
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?
Building the Conditions for Student Success: An Advocacy Toolkit for State Policy and Institutional Action
Despite the ongoing threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion, college DEI programs are important for students of color to feel like they belong