Financial Aid
With Pell Grants restored to people in prison, eyes turn to assuring quality
Congress recently lifted the ban on Pell Grant eligibility for people in prison. Advocates say their work isn’t over.
New ACCT Report: Bridging Financial Wellness and Student Success
A new ACCT report describes how community colleges can meet students’ financial needs with improved financial aid and education. The report highlights three colleges implementing the Guardian Money Management for Life program for personal finance and financial empowerment.
College Scorecard adds program-level debt, earnings data
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Wednesday launched a revamped College Scorecard that includes data on potential debt and earnings based on fields of study, graduation rates and even apprenticeships. Students and families now have...
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.
Ending Student Loan Default Can Help Students Find Success at Community Colleges
Community college borrowers make up the largest share of student loan defaulters every year. Ending default would help students avoid severe penalties and allow more students to finish their degrees.
Congress should lift ban on Pell grants for incarcerated students
This action will directly benefit Iowa’s communities by freeing state resources that can be used to benefit everyone rather than squandering potential.
