Accountability
Five facts about student loans
Americans owe about $1.5 trillion on their student loans–more than they owe on their credit cards. The increase in total student debt, stories of families struggling with six-figure loans, and the response of politicians to anxiety about student debt among young voters have turned student debt into a high-profile issue.
Degrees When Due Initiative Seeks to Increase Degree Completion for Adults with “Some College, No Degree”
Program applications are now open. Participating colleges use degree reclamation strategies to re-engage students seeking to earn their associate degree.
State Postsecondary Governance Structures and Community College Trustees
Decisions about postsecondary education policies and goals are largely driven by how states divide up responsibilities through their governance systems and among various boards and agencies.
New Report: Ready to Succeed: Community College Transfer Students at Four-Year Institutions
Overall, the report found that community college students succeed at even the most selective four-year institutions, but some institutions continue to admit few of these students. Based on these results, the report provides several suggestions for four-year institutions hoping to recruit and support community college transfer students.
When Financial Aid Falls Short: The Ongoing Problem of Unmet Need
In a recent report, researchers from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) found that over 70% of community college students have unmet need averaging roughly $5,000.
Federal Government Recognizes Food Insecurity on College Campuses and Calls for Better Access to Food Assistance Benefits
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that while colleges have made efforts to support students who experience food insecurity, many eligible students lack access to government resources such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
