Americans Want to See Increased State Investment to Improve College Affordability
This blog post uses Varying Degrees 2025 data to underscore that Americans want to see increased state support for higher education.
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Rural Residents Turn to Community Colleges for Bachelor’s Degrees
Community college baccalaureates create pathways to socioeconomic mobility that benefit not only individual students but entire communities.
The GOP’s Student Loan Forgiveness Trap: Leaving with a Surprise Tax Bill
The Republican tax bill extends tax cuts for the wealthy, but lets income-driven repayment forgiveness become taxable income.
Risk-Sharing for Higher Education: The House Republican Proposal’s Impact on Institutions and Students
From weak incentives to perverse outcomes, the House GOP’s risk-sharing framework is in need of further discussion and improvements.
The House Reconciliation Bill Will Harm Student Parents
Congressional republicans are cutting financial aid and other supports that millions of student parents rely on to succeed in college.
Celebrating College Completion Day: A Call to Invest in Student Success
On College Completion Day, we honor the achievements of students who have reached a significant milestone in their educational journey.
Want Affordable, High-Quality Child Care? Look to the Military
Child care is more expensive than college tuition in many states, which is why the military subsidizes it, and so should the civilian world.
The Median Cost of College Plan: A Recipe for Student Aid Chaos
The House reconciliation bill proposes complex new student aid system with no clear data to support it.
How the House Reconciliation Bill Harms the Average American Family
The House reconciliation bill makes college less affordable—ignoring Americans’ top higher ed concern.