Topic: Students We Serve

A Policy Roadmap That Steers Students of Color to Success, From Pre-K Through College

article-cropped June 29, 2024 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

A new framework that could evolve P-16 policies and practices for students of color without relying on affirmative action.

Centering Student-Parents Can Help Foster Student Diversity

article-cropped June 28, 2024 by Jessica Lee

Supporting student-parents would be an effective way for colleges to counter bans on affirmative action and DEI and promote diversity in higher ed.

In Limbo: An Immigrant Student’s Path to a College Degree

article-cropped June 26, 2024 by Grace Aiyedogbon

A former undocumented student shares the challenges she encountered on the road to an undergraduate degree.

Toward Comprehensive Higher Education in Texas Prisons

article-cropped June 25, 2024 by Alexa Garza

EdTrust-Texas policy analyst Alexa Garza explores access to higher education within Texas prisons.

Higher Education in Texas Prisons

files June 25, 2024 by Alexa Garza

This brief looks at Higher Education in Prison (HEP) in Texas as it relates to programs provided inside the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

How Students From Mixed-Status Families Are Doubly Damaged by the FAFSA Mess

article-cropped June 12, 2024 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado

The release of the Better FAFSA, the new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, was greatly anticipated, promising an opportunity to expand the potential of higher education and access to social mobility.

Updated Ed Trust Comment on FSA ID Creation for Non-SSN FAFSA Filers

June 11, 2024 by EdTrust

Process for FSA ID Account Creation for Individuals Without a Social Security Number in Connection With Person Authentication Service (PAS).

Profile in Education Equity: Julia Zammith, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Rodel

article-cropped June 10, 2024 by Reginald Nash

A manager at a Delaware nonprofit explains what education equity means to her and what motivates her to advocate for it.

Why Queer Faculty Diversity Matters in Higher Education

article-cropped June 03, 2024 by Dylyn-Turner Keener

On college campuses, queer faculty diversity is integral to supporting LGBTQ+ student, staff, and faculty mental health.