K-12 schools and institutions of higher education both face challenges and inequities in funding. As appropriate levels of funding in education are essential to a high-quality system, the Higher Education Policy team is highlighting the need for appropriate investments and equity in funding systems so that schools, students, and colleges and universities receive the resources they need to provide a high-quality, affordable education.
For Native Americans, Tribal Colleges Tackle the ‘Present-Day Work of Our Ancestors’
In the first installment in a series on Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), the Center for American Progress and American Indian College Fund explore the essential role TCUs play in their communities and why investing in them should be a priority for policymakers.
The United States Must Support HBCUs and Opportunity for Black College Students
The recent rash of bomb threats against historically Black colleges and universities is just one of the numerous signs that America is at risk of winding the clock backward when it comes to opportunities for Black students in higher education.
American Rescue Plan Could Help Prevent State Public Higher Education Cuts
States cut funding for public higher education by $1.9 billion this year; they must take advantage of state and local aid in the latest stimulus bill to avoid budget cuts next year.
The $78 Billion Reason Why Community Colleges Need America’s Attention
Nationally, community colleges receive $78 billion less in revenue than public four-year institutions, leading to disparate outcomes among their student populations.
The $78 Billion Community College Funding Shortfall
A closer look at the revenue gaps between community colleges and public four-year institutions reveals significant inequities and underscores the need for reform.
A Better Formula for Higher Education’s Federal Coronavirus Funding
This issue brief provides options for ensuring that the formula for distributing relief funds to colleges does a better job of prioritizing those who need them most.
