Topic: Higher Education

FAFSA Opens Doors — but Students Need Support to Complete It

article-cropped October 12, 2026 by Kimberly Clarida

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

files October 08, 2026 by Roxanne Garza, Robbie Ha

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

article-cropped September 25, 2026 by Benjamin Villegas-Brockie

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

article-cropped September 25, 2026 by Omari Amili

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

article-cropped September 23, 2026 by Robyn Jennings

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

article-cropped September 22, 2026 by Sabreyna Reese

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

September 21, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust recommendations concerning the administration’s proposed accreditation rule

Fewer Credits, Same Value? The Rise of Reduced-Credit Bachelor’s Degrees

article-cropped September 21, 2026 by Tionna Ellis

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

compass September 08, 2026 by EdTrust

Despite the ongoing threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion, college DEI programs are important for students of color to feel like they belong