Topic: Higher Education

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

Getting To & Through College: Notes From a Recent Doctoral Graduate

article-cropped January 15, 2026 by Gabriela Montell

A first-gen doctoral grad talks about coping with college culture shock, what she learned from a former First Lady, and how universities can better support students like her

You Are Not Failing: Navigating Student Loan Debt, Mental Health, and Wage Garnishment

article-cropped January 14, 2026 by Shavon Roman, Chief Money Strategist

Student loan debt isn’t just a financial issue; it affects mental health, workforce, and generational equity. Here’s what you need to know about wage garnishment

From First-Gen to First-of-Many: How TRIO Changes What’s Possible

video December 19, 2025 by EdTrust-Louisiana

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

Consensus Reached, Questions Remain: The Workforce Pell Rulemaking Recap

files December 19, 2025 by Roxanne Garza

US Department of Education has concluded the first week of negotiated rulemaking to implement the new Workforce Pell Grant program

How the Elimination of Grad PLUS Loans and Classification of Professional Degrees Harm Women and Students of Color

files December 16, 2025 by Sandra Perez, Brianna Huynh

OBBBA’s new regulations impose a lifetime limit on all federal student loans, including undergraduate. This means many students may reach their borrowing limit before completing their degree