An Overlooked Financial Aid Tool Can Help More Adults Reach College ReportMay 2, 2023 An Overlooked Financial Aid Tool Can Help More Adults Reach College The Ability to Benefit provision for federal financial aid is underutilized but has great potential to increase educational attainment among adults without high school diplomas. May 2, 2023 Bradley D. Custer
CAP’s Comment on Accessing President Biden’s Debt Relief Plan and the Education Department’s Fresh Start Initiative Sign-On LetterDec 9, 2022 CAP’s Comment on Accessing President Biden’s Debt Relief Plan and the Education Department’s Fresh Start Initiative This coalition letter, led by the Center for American Progress, asks the U.S. Department of Education to work closely with the U.S. Department of Justice to distribute information about student loan debt relief to incarcerated student loan borrowers. Dec 9, 2022 Bradley D. Custer
After We Cancel the Debt Past EventOct 12, 2022 After We Cancel the Debt The Future of Higher Education in a Post-Debt Cancellation United States Oct 12, 2022
Now that student debt is canceled, can we address its root causes? In the NewsSep 21, 2022 Now that student debt is canceled, can we address its root causes? Jared Bass discusses what the U.S. Congress must do next to address the root causes of the student debt crisis. Sep 21, 2022 The Hill Jared C. Bass
Point: Canceling Student Debt Is One of Many Steps Needed to Restore the Promise of Higher Education In the NewsSep 21, 2022 Point: Canceling Student Debt Is One of Many Steps Needed to Restore the Promise of Higher Education Jared Bass discusses why President Joe Biden’s student debt cancellation plan was a meaningful step in what should be a broader mission of upholding the promise of higher education. Sep 21, 2022 InsideSources Jared C. Bass
3 Things to Know Now that President Biden Has Canceled At Least $10,000 in Student Debt ArticleAug 24, 2022 3 Things to Know Now that President Biden Has Canceled At Least $10,000 in Student Debt Student debt cancellation is a bold step for the higher education system—and one that will benefit a wide cross-section of people and communities throughout the country. Aug 24, 2022 Kiera Manser, Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell
5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation ArticleAug 15, 2022 5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation Student debt cancellation would help people of all ages, reduce the racial wealth gap, and help borrowers weather turmoil in the student loan system. Aug 15, 2022 Ella Azoulay, Jared C. Bass, Marcella Bombardieri, 1 More Bradley D. Custer
Timeline: Federal Student Loans During the COVID-19 Pandemic ArticleAug 9, 2022 Timeline: Federal Student Loans During the COVID-19 Pandemic This article presents a timeline of recent events related to student loans and takes a look at what’s to come for student loan borrowers. Aug 9, 2022 Bradley D. Custer, Ella Azoulay
How To Increase Support for Youth Leaving Juvenile Detention Facilities ReportDec 6, 2021 How To Increase Support for Youth Leaving Juvenile Detention Facilities Students returning home from juvenile detention centers deserve support to reintegrate into their communities, especially during the pandemic. Dec 6, 2021 Bayliss Fiddiman
Future of Testing in Education: Effective and Equitable Assessment Systems ReportSep 16, 2021 Future of Testing in Education: Effective and Equitable Assessment Systems This analysis of testing in schools shows what the current debate gets wrong, and how educators and policymakers can create a future where assessments are a more effective part of the teaching and learning system. Sep 16, 2021 Laura Jimenez, Jamil Modaffari
Expanding Access to Higher Education and the Promise It Holds TestimonyJul 2, 2021 Expanding Access to Higher Education and the Promise It Holds Marshall Anthony Jr., senior policy analyst for Higher Education at the Center for American Progress, testified on the importance of expanding access to higher education before the House Ways and Means Committee on June 29, 2021. Jul 2, 2021 Marshall Anthony Jr.
Congress’ Down Payment on Higher Education’s 2021 Needs ArticleDec 23, 2020 Congress’ Down Payment on Higher Education’s 2021 Needs A summary of key policy changes and funding in the fiscal year 2021 omnibus budget and coronavirus relief package. Dec 23, 2020 Antoinette Flores, Viviann Anguiano