Topic: Higher Education

Joint Letter Supporting Increased FY27 Funding for Postsecondary Student Success Grants

March 23, 2026 by EdTrust

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)

Understanding the Implementation of Universal FAFSA Completion Policies in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana

files March 16, 2026 by Victoria Jackson, Kyla Hurns, Paulina Fraser

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

Getting To & Through College: Notes From a College Student in South Carolina

article-cropped March 09, 2026 by Gabriela Montell

A first-generation student talks about the challenges they’ve faced, why they feel called to advocate for others, and how politics is affecting the campus climate at their university

Pell Grants Are a Lifeline for College Students. These Students Know

article-cropped March 04, 2026 by Gabriela Montell

Pell Grants help low- and middle-income students afford college each year. But students say Pell Grants don’t cover the full cost of attendance

EdTrust Comment on RISE Negotiated Rule

March 03, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust’s recommendations for the final RISE negotiated rule implementing several provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

How Land-Grant Institutions Can Better Serve Indigenous Students

files February 11, 2026 by Durriya Ahmed, Brianna Huynh, Paulina Fraser

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

The FAFSA Changed My Life. Requiring Students to Complete It Could Transform Thousands More

article-cropped February 04, 2026 by Chanthy Lopes Toro

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

Texas Higher Education Student Advisory Council (SAC)

January 30, 2026 by EdTrust-Texas

Students leading the fight for access and success in Texas higher education

Federal Rulemaking Recap for Postsecondary Program Accountability: What Changed and What It Means for Higher Education

files January 15, 2026 by Roxanne Garza

The U.S. Department of Education (ED), signed off on regulations that would require all postsecondary programs to pass a single earnings test to remain eligible for federal student loans