What’s at Stake with Pell Grants
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TRIO programs open college pathways for students who are first-generation, low-income, and from groups historically excluded from higher education