“This is make or break for students. We are really concerned about high school seniors having to make decisions about where to go to college — or whether to go to college — with such limited information.” - Ellie Bruecker, Ph.D., TICAS via CNBC

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'Policymakers must build on the Biden administration’s ongoing student debt relief work and protect struggling families from the poverty-compounding effects of the default system.' TICAS TheHillOpinion #ProtectBorrowers #DefendStudents thehill.com/opinion/educat…

New Statement | We commend the proposal put forth by the Biden-Harris Administration to alleviate the burden of #StudentDebt and provide relief for borrowers who have been financially weighed down.
 
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Our 2024 federal policy agenda outlines a comprehensive vision for how policymakers can advance student-centered policies to promote affordability, accountability, and equity to strengthen our nation’s #HigherEducation system.

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How should students and families weigh a college’s sticker price? TICAS's Michele Shepard Zampini via The New York Times says '... students shouldn’t rule out a college solely because of its sticker price.'

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'A college degree still provides the best chance for economic mobility for today's students.' -Ellie Bruecker, Ph.D. via Newsweek on the potential low rate for 2024 college enrollment.

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The #PellGrant program aids millions of low & moderate-income students annually but faces funding challenges due to its complex funding structure. Read how the program is funded, the funding structure's risk to students, & our recs for sustaining it. buff.ly/3THNzde

The question for Pres. Joe Biden's reelection campaign is whether enough voters know about his efforts and are willing to give him credit for fulfilling his 2020 campaign promise to deal with the country's $1.7 trillion student debt problem. trib.al/Y8gAUXg

New Statement from TICAS's Emmanuel "Manny" Rodriguez on CA Student Aid Commission's decision to allow students from mixed-status families to access state and institutional #FinAid by filling out the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

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The Federal Student Loan Default System Keeps Families in Poverty.

Here’s How to Stop It. ticas.org/affordability-… via TICAS

THRILLED to kick off a new BridgeDetroit series featuring Detroiter Onjila Odeanal, senior director of policy and advocacy for TICAS.

'There are many misconceptions about students from Detroit and what we are capable of.'

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Important op-ed by Peter Granville via NOLA.com 'Louisiana will shift from a “FAFSA opt-out” to a “FAFSA opt-in.” It’s a subtle change, but it matters... Making the FAFSA the default option has led to tens of thousands more FAFSAs completed.'

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Our new brief with Tax Policy Center shows that 20% of federal #StudentLoan borrowers face future risk of having vital tax credits garnished. Our brief looks at how the student loan default system keeps families in poverty— and how policymakers can stop it: buff.ly/3vDh2gh

A new Op-Ed by Jaclyn Piñero uAspire x Los Angeles Times offers resources to help California students and families navigate FAFSA completion amid rollout issues with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Last year, California Competes & The Education Trust–West joined forces to create The California Alliance for Student Parent Success. Now, there’s an online hub for all their advocacy efforts, resources, and events.

Visit castudentparentalliance.org today & discover ways to join the movement.

'Cementing the program into law will make the existence of the higher ed support effort less uncertain.' - TICAS's Dr. Jhenai Chandler on codifying the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program

Our new case studies showcase two #MinorityServingInstitutions that are providing strong return on investment for their students. Read lessons learned from LaGuardia Community College and the University of North Texas: ihep.org/press/case-stu…

.TICAS's new brief explores the role of #HSIs in upward mobility & creating inclusive environments for Latinos. As the number of HSIs grows, EdExcelencia.org continues to deconstruct the 'S' in HSIs to ensure Latino students are served well.

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