Topic: Higher Education

In the wake of Supreme Court rulings that limit race-conscious admissions in higher education, it is more crucial than ever for state and federal policymakers to work together to promote racial equity through college affordability.

Comment on the process for FSA ID account creation for individuals without a Social Security number (SSN) in connection with person authentication service (PAS).

Statement from Augustus Mays, vice president of partnerships and engagement of EdTrust on the College Cost Reduction Act

I’m here to urge the Department to center the experiences and outcomes of students of color and students from low-income backgrounds throughout the rulemaking process.

The Department of Ed’s gainful employment rule and financial value transparency framework are designed to protect students from predatory programs that saddle them with large amounts of debt and low-value degrees.

Statement from Augustus Mays, Vice President for Partnerships and Engagement of EdTrust, on the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act.

Here are some recommendations on how colleges can better support undocumented students in the wake of the affirmative action ban and remove barriers that often deter these students from obtaining a postsecondary degree.

Threats to DEI are only growing stronger, with continued plans to introduce bills in the next legislative session, and attacks occurring on the accreditation front. Use our interactive dashboard to keep track of the evolving attacks on DEI across the states.