Topic: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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