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Higher Education’s Economic Benefits to Communities
Persistent skepticism about the value of higher education continues to shape public debate. Students, families, policymakers, and taxpayers all want…
Recent wins in IHEP efforts to restore federal higher education data collections
Data contract terminations and staffing cuts at the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) – the backbone of our nation’s education…
New accountability framework will help ensure higher education provides strong outcomes for all students
Pursuing a college degree or credential should translate to increased earnings and greater social mobility. But unfortunately, some programs consistently…
December 18, 2025
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Higher Ed Rulemaking To-Do List: Make All Programs Pass Minimum Earnings Test and Maintain Financial Value Transparency Framework
December 15, 2025
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Three Major Concerns About ED’s New Admissions Data Collection
December 12, 2025
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New FAFSA earnings tool boosts transparency, but program costs and outcomes data still needed
December 8, 2025
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A Year of Progress and Partnership: Highlights From 2025 and What Comes Next
October 14, 2025
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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Accelerate Access, Deliver Strong Economic Returns for Students
October 1, 2025
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The Value Data Collaborative Shows PASSHE Degrees Pay Off
September 17, 2025
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Unmet Financial Need is Widespread Among College Students. Federal Aid Helps Some, But Still Falls Short for Many.
September 12, 2025
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College Costs Keep Rising. Disaggregated Data Show the Asian American and Hispanic or Latino Students who Face the Greatest Affordability Gaps
September 9, 2025
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Fact or Fiction? Common Misperceptions about Federal Higher Education Data Collections
September 4, 2025
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