How the Candidates’ Home States Are Bolstering College Access, Affordability, and Success
October 30, 2024 by Kyla Hurns A look at how the home states of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates are boosting educational equity and higher-education access.
Why We Need the Department of Education
October 29, 2024 by Reid Setzer Here are several reasons why eliminating the Department of Education is a foolish and destructive idea.
EdTrust Welcomes the Release of Proposed Hardship Relief Rule for Student Debt
October 25, 2024 by EdTrust Statement on the Biden-Harris administration’s proposed rule on student-debt cancellation for financial hardship.
Comment Letter to the U.S. Department of Education Regarding Ways to Support the Successful Completion of the 2025-2026 FAFSA
September 26, 2024 by EdTrust On behalf of the undersigned institutions and organizations, we write to provide comments regarding the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Authentic Student Voices: Texas Community College Student Advisory Council Members Attend 2024 CCATT Conference
September 24, 2024 by EdTrust-Texas Texas Community College Student Advisory Council members recently attended the CCATT Conference, where they raised concerns about the need for more student supports & smoother credit transfer policies, & proposed solutions to these & other pressing issues impacting community college students.
Ensuring Full FAFSA Functionality is Key
August 08, 2024 by EdTrust Statement from Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of EdTrust on the Biden-Harris administration’s FAFSA announcement
EdTrust Supports the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024
June 21, 2024 by EdTrust Statement from Wil Del Pilar, senior vice president for EdTrust, on the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024.
How Students From Mixed-Status Families Are Doubly Damaged by the FAFSA Mess
June 12, 2024 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado The release of the Better FAFSA, the new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, was greatly anticipated, promising an opportunity to expand the potential of higher education and access to social mobility.
EdTrust Comment on the Department of Education’s Proposed Rule Regarding Student Debt Cancellation
May 17, 2024 by EdTrust We commend the Department for its continued commitment to providing student debt relief to the millions of borrowers who are harmed by student debt.