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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 1, 2024
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Legacy Looms Large in College Admissions, Perpetuating Inequities in College Access

May 1, 2024
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Supporting the Whole Student Through Holistic Advising: Reflections on ED’s Raise The Bar Summit

April 25, 2024
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Investing in Student Success: IHEP’s Federal Funding Priorities for FY25

March 21, 2024
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Celebrating Success: 2024 federal funding bill keeps National Postsecondary Student Aid Study data collection intact

January 9, 2024
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Free College Programs in New Mexico and Arizona Can Help More Students Receive an Economic Return from Higher Education

December 20, 2023
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A Year of Impact for IHEP

December 18, 2023
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How strong institutional partnerships serve transfer students well. Reflections on ED’s Raise The Bar Summit

November 30, 2023
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Pushing for Transformative Policy Improvements that Deliver Equitable Value for All Students

November 9, 2023
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A Snapshot of Today’s College Students

October 26, 2023
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