Affordability
The Basics of Federal Student Financial Aid
Pell Grants, federal student loans, and Federal Work-Study are applied for through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), though many students do not complete the form.
One in Three Community College Students Experiences Hunger, Half Lack Secure Housing, 14% Homeless
New Survey of over 33,000 students in 24 states reveals significant life challenges that impede academic persistence and completion.
Student loan defaults are rising faster than you think
A new analysis reveals the number of people severely behind on repaying student loan debt has soared in the last year.
Cost of Attending Community College
Despite a relatively low sticker price, a number of factors can raise the cost of attending community college.
Nationwide, state budget cuts disproportionately hit low-income, minority college students
States are disproportionately subsidizing schools whose students are wealthier, whiter
