Topic: Low-income students

What’s at Stake with Pell Grants

article-cropped April 10, 2026 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

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

30 Years Later: What EdTrust’s Early Work Still Teaches Us About Education Equity

article-cropped March 27, 2026 by Nicolle Grayson

Good Teaching Matters, a seminal EdTrust report from 1998, looks at the state of education in the U.S. and the persistent inequities that hold students back. That message still resonates today

Good Teaching Matters: How Well-Qualified Teachers Can Close the Gap

files March 27, 2026 by EdTrust

Part of EdTrust’s 30th Anniversary: Reflecting on the Work That Still Matters

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

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

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