Topic: Low-income students

A student shares how emergency aid helped him stay in college after unexpected medical bills strained his budget

In an increasingly unaffordable economy, it’s a harsh reality that food insecurity continues to impact young people far after they leave the classroom. States can do more to fill the gaps

Rather than addressing the root causes of rising college costs or strengthening financial aid, the Trump administration is abandoning students of color and students from low-income backgrounds by shifting the burden of paying for higher education onto private student loans

Despite the state’s top national ranking, about half of middle and high schoolers lack the support needed to read at grade level

Despite the state’s top national ranking, about half of middle and high schoolers lack the support needed to read at grade level

EdTrust brief highlights how new borrowing caps harm Black, Latino, Native, and low-income students

Many college students struggle to cover basic needs like food and rent. Here’s how colleges can improve their emergency aid programs to better support students in times of crisis

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