Funding for Federal Student Aid: A Defining Moment for Higher Education Programs TestimonyMar 28, 2023 Funding for Federal Student Aid: A Defining Moment for Higher Education Programs Jared C. Bass, senior director for Higher Education at the Center for American Progress, testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education on the importance of funding for the Office of Federal Student Aid. Mar 28, 2023 Jared C. Bass
For Native Americans, Tribal Colleges Tackle the ‘Present-Day Work of Our Ancestors’ ArticleNov 18, 2022 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. Nov 18, 2022 Marcella Bombardieri, Dina M. Horwedel
The United States Must Support HBCUs and Opportunity for Black College Students ArticleMar 2, 2022 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. Mar 2, 2022 Jared C. Bass, Marcella Bombardieri
American Rescue Plan Could Help Prevent State Public Higher Education Cuts ReportMar 10, 2021 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. Mar 10, 2021 Victoria Yuen
The State of Higher Education Spending From the CARES Act The State of Higher Education Spending From the CARES Act While students have received most of the emergency funds set aside for them, institutions must spend down funds from other sources. Jan 29, 2021 Marshall Anthony Jr., Marissa Alayna Navarro
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Need $1 Billion More in Federal Funding ArticleDec 8, 2020 Hispanic-Serving Institutions Need $1 Billion More in Federal Funding Congress should invest $1 billion in Hispanic-serving institutions to improve racial equity and payoff for a fast-growing population. Dec 8, 2020 Viviann Anguiano, Marissa Alayna Navarro
The $78 Billion Reason Why Community Colleges Need America’s Attention VideoNov 16, 2020 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. Nov 16, 2020 Victoria Yuen, Viviann Anguiano
Tapping Local Support To Strengthen Community Colleges ReportOct 28, 2020 Tapping Local Support To Strengthen Community Colleges Expanding local appropriations could help provide the resources that community colleges need to boost social mobility in their regions. Oct 28, 2020 Marcella Bombardieri
The $78 Billion Community College Funding Shortfall ReportOct 7, 2020 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. Oct 7, 2020 Victoria Yuen
A Better Formula for Higher Education’s Federal Coronavirus Funding ReportMay 11, 2020 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. May 11, 2020 Ben Miller