Student Aid
New research shows reducing borrowing can hurt students' success in college
New research shows more student borrowing is connected to greater academic success -- at least at community colleges -- and indicates reduced borrowing could lead to higher loan defaults.
Updates to State and Federal Aid
Expanding Pell eligibility to short-term programs and reinstating Second Chance Pell remain priorities for ACCT.
Essay on why an experiment proposed by DeVos won't fix federal work-study
An experiment proposed by Betsy DeVos won't fix the inequity of the federal work-study program's funding formula, writes Sarah Pingel.
Recommendations for Providing Community Colleges with the Resources They Need
In the United States, where social mobility has been considered a birthright, community colleges are essential to that promise.
Community Colleges Can Help Students Affected by For-Profit College Closures
Community colleges can help students transfer credits and identify sources of financial aid to complete their degree. Lawmakers can do more to support students and help community colleges avoid financial hardships.
Making Financial Aid Work for Working Adults, Businesses, and US Economy
Current federal financial aid policy leaves out students pursuing shorter-term education or training programs that can lead to good-paying jobs in high-demand industries.
