Topic: Higher Education

Most ROI models underestimate the value of colleges serving high proportions of students of color and those from low-income backgrounds by focusing solely on graduate earnings and ignoring factors like race, income, and local job markets. But there’s a fairer way to evaluate colleges’ true worth

If Congress doesn’t act, the Pell Grant program faces a potential deficit of $17 billion

This letter is submitted in response to the Department of Education’s proposed Workforce Pell Grant eligibility rules

Given the impending threats to the future of higher education, there are opportunities for states to make policy and resource decisions that can reduce the potential impact and scope of cuts

A new guide explains how Workforce Pell expands federal financial aid to short-term, career-focused programs and how states and stakeholders can implement it effectively

EdTrust in Louisiana urges state leaders to grant the Southern University System’s $19 million funding request and to take the critical steps necessary to commit to sustained, long-term investments that address decades of inequity in higher education funding

Local school systems must adopt strong, lasting policies that help ensure that all students have access to clear pathways to college, careers, and well-paying jobs after graduation

We, the undersigned 34 organizations, write to express our support for appropriating at least $55 million for the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program in Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27)

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