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What We Can—and Can’t—Learn About College Enrollment Trends from Federal Admissions Data
Since the Supreme Court limited the use of race-conscious admissions in 2023, policymakers, college leaders, and researchers have been eager…
What Does College Selectivity Look Like Where Most Students Enroll?
Public dialogue about college admissions often spotlights a small group of highly selective private colleges, creating a distorted picture of…
How Different Streamlined Admissions Models Shape the Student Experience
Across the country, states, systems, and institutions are rethinking what it means to open the door to college opportunity. To…
August 13, 2024
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New FAFSA Data Restrictions Threaten Critical Research and Practices to Support Student Success
August 5, 2024
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Senate Appropriators (Again) Direct Department of Education to Keep Vital Student Aid Study Intact
July 23, 2024
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Updates to Decades-Old Federal Standards for Race, Ethnicity Data Will Change How Students are Counted
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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