Can Undocumented Students Access Free College Programs?
In Ed Trust’s recent report, A Promise Fulfilled: A Framework for Equitable Free College Programs, we provide a policy framework for designing free college policies that benefit students who struggle…
Degree Attainment for Native American Adults
November 15, 2018 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. In two previous briefs, we examined the degree attainment of Black and Latino adults, where we found a 17 percentage point gap in degree attainment between Black adults and White…
To What Extent Do Top Colleges Enroll (or Not Enroll) Latino Students?
October 09, 2018 by J. Oliver Schak In a previous blog, I examined colleges that are often referred to as emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions or emerging HSIs for short, which enroll between 15 to 24 percent Latino students.…
A Closer Look at Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions
October 02, 2018 by J. Oliver Schak As an alumnus of a top-ranked and predominantly White college with little racial, ethnic, or socio-economic diversity, I have often wondered how many institutions like mine have or have not…
University Enrollment in Puerto Rico Prior to Hurricane Maria: Lessons from Katrina
September 21, 2018 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. With mixed feelings of excitement and apprehension, I arrived in Puerto Rico this summer — excited to see family and friends and relax on the beach; nervous about witnessing firsthand…
Introducing Higher Education Equity Lens – A Blog for Higher Ed Wonks
September 21, 2018 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of a new blog, Higher Ed Equity Lens, to share in-depth analysis and fresh takes at the intersection of race, class, and…
A Promise Fulfilled
September 06, 2018 by Tiffany Jones, Katie Berger Each fall, millions of college students across the country start classes in hopes of earning their degree. However, the…
8 Ways to Make “Free College” Truly Free for Low-Income Students
September 06, 2018 by EdTrust College Promise Programs Could Play Historic Role if Designed for Equity WASHINGTON – As college students are back on campuses facing steep tuition bills, and with midterm and gubernatorial elections…
The Education Trust’s Comments on Proposed Roll Back of Borrower’s Defense Protections
August 30, 2018 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. The Honorable Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Docket ID ED-2018-OPE-0027-0001 Download Our Full Comments Dear Secretary DeVos: On…