The Institute for College Access & Success is an independent nonprofit research and policy organization working to make #college more affordable.
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ICYMI: CUNY's programs aren’t just improving outcomes—they're transforming trajectories, particularly for low-income students, first-generation, or those who come from historically marginalized high schools and communities.
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Jun 14
1/2 While the federal government is set to roll out Workforce Pell at the beginning of July, California is preparing to build out the infrastructure needed to support the program.
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Jun 14
2/2 We have partnered with fellow advocates in support of AB 1534 to establish important guardrails to ensure Workforce Pell-eligible programs in California are high-quality and aligned with student success.
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Jun 12
TICAS' Michele Zampini spoke to U.S. News & World Report about the student loan debt the avg college student carries. Zampini says many students continue to face the gap between the financial aid students receive & the remaining cost of college. buff.ly/HGqirHg
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Jun 11
1/3 An ever-changing federal policy landscape means that many students pursuing a postsecondary degree need targeted support to cross the finish line. The City University of New York (CUNY) has been doing just that for 60 years.
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Jun 11
2/3 CUNY’s opportunity programs provide a combination of financial assistance, academic advising, career guidance, and social support – ASAP and ACE being the most well-known nationally.
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Jun 11
3/3 At the link below, take a closer look at how CUNY went from the first free public higher ed institution, to helping students harness the transformative power of a degree.
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Jun 10
1/3 Last night, the House Approps Committee advanced its FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, & Related Agencies funding bill. We support the bill’s proposed investments in the Pell Grant program & prgms that help students cross the finish line to obtain a degree.
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Jun 10
2/3 However, we urge policymakers to:
▶️ Reject the elimination of subsidized loans
▶️ Reverse cuts proposed to the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and the Federal Work-Study program
▶️ Reject the bill’s proposal to repeal 90/10 regulations
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Jun 9
There's a lot of talk about college affordability. But what does that actually feel like when you’re inside the system? buff.ly/eQsjOHF
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Jun 7
The House Approps Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, & Ed (LHHS) FY27 proposed spending bill would permanently eliminate interest subsidies on federal undergrad student loans. TICAS' Michele Zampini says it could have another adverse effect. buff.ly/IJgtRIP
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Jun 6
1/2 Yesterday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education (LHHS) released its spending bill for FY27, which would eliminate interest subsidies on undergraduate federal student loans to address the looming Pell shortfall.
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Jun 6
2/2 TICAS Federal Policy expert Michele Zampini, in response, said, "While we support appropriators’ proposed investments in the Pell Grant program, the bill’s other provisions would increase costs and debt burdens for low-income students." buff.ly/WdaTINJ
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Jun 5
Policy shapes how people access college and what it takes to stay there. We want to hear from students and borrowers navigating that firsthand. buff.ly/yZ5iqF8
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Jun 4
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Jun 3
1/2 We are excited to welcome Dr. TeAsia Jordan to TICAS as our Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy in Michigan! TeAsia joins us as a seasoned educational leader, qualitative researcher, & scholar-practitioner.
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Jun 3
2/2 As a West Michigan native, TeAsia believes that Michiganders deserve clear & accessible pathways to economic mobility, including access to quality education. TeAsia is looking forward to the work of making pathways clearer & more accessible at TICAS. buff.ly/BOKsIYr
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Jun 2
1/3 Last week, Gov Hochul & the NY Leg finalized the FY 26-27 State Budget. We commend the continued investments in college access, affordability, & student success for New Yorkers, but there's more to be done with SNAP awareness, strengthening TAP, & borrower protections.
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Jun 2
2/3 TICAS' Sr. Director, NY, Kirsten Keefe, said the following in response: "This budget reflects a clear commitment to supporting students where they are. At the same time, this budget underscores that more work remains to ensure higher ed is truly affordable for all."
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