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Unmet Financial Need is Widespread Among College Students. Federal Aid Helps Some, But Still Falls Short for Many.
Nine in ten students who have received a Pell Grant still face unmet financial need—the gap between what a student…

College Costs Keep Rising. Disaggregated Data Show the Asian American and Hispanic or Latino Students who Face the Greatest Affordability Gaps
As another academic year begins, students and families are grappling with enduring affordability challenges. According to Sallie Mae’s 2025 “How…

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…

July 10, 2025
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Wealth, Race, and Higher Education: Behind the Making of IHEP’s Newest Research Series

July 2, 2025
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The Case for IES: How Federal Education Data Informs Federal Policy

July 2, 2025
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The Case for IES: Four Ways States Use Federal Data to Guide Postsecondary Research and Policy

June 24, 2025
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The Trump Administration’s Proposed Budget Cuts to IES Threaten Education Research

June 12, 2025
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The Case for IES: How federal postsecondary data shaped California state policy and increased student parent supports

April 17, 2025
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Accelerating Postsecondary Attainment: Event Highlights and Reflections

March 19, 2025
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The Case for IES Resources: DataLab Makes Accessing Education Data Quick and Easy

March 17, 2025
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The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: How IPEDS Provides Key Consumer Information About College Costs, Outcomes, and More

March 11, 2025
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The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: What NPSAS and BPS Tell Us About Student Veterans, Parents, First-Generation Student Experiences

March 10, 2025
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