Topic: Students We Serve

Toward Comprehensive Higher Education in Texas Prisons

article-cropped June 25, 2024 by Alexa Garza

EdTrust-Texas policy analyst Alexa Garza explores access to higher education within Texas prisons.

Higher Education in Texas Prisons

files June 25, 2024 by Alexa Garza

This brief looks at Higher Education in Prison (HEP) in Texas as it relates to programs provided inside the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

How Students From Mixed-Status Families Are Doubly Damaged by the FAFSA Mess

article-cropped 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.

Updated Ed Trust Comment on FSA ID Creation for Non-SSN FAFSA Filers

June 11, 2024 by EdTrust

Process for FSA ID Account Creation for Individuals Without a Social Security Number in Connection With Person Authentication Service (PAS).

Profile in Education Equity: Julia Zammith, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Rodel

article-cropped June 10, 2024 by Reginald Nash

A manager at a Delaware nonprofit explains what education equity means to her and what motivates her to advocate for it.

Why Queer Faculty Diversity Matters in Higher Education

article-cropped June 03, 2024 by Dylyn-Turner Keener

On college campuses, queer faculty diversity is integral to supporting LGBTQ+ student, staff, and faculty mental health.

Statement by EdTrust Vice President of Partnerships and Engagement, Augustus Mays, on the 2024 Farm Bill

May 23, 2024 by EdTrust

Every day, more than 22 million households across the country depend on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to meet their nutritional needs.

Redefining Access and Support for Students of Color in the UC System

article-cropped May 22, 2024 by Mia Elliott, Dylyn-Turner Keener

To foster and maintain student diversity, the UC system must do more than increase access for students of color. It must create culturally relevant policies that support them throughout their time in college.

How the Gifted Program Changed My Life

article-cropped April 24, 2024 by Alexandra Trahan

The inequitable distribution of Black students in gifted and talented programs is one of the first barriers that Black students face in education.