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Student Debt and the Class of 2019
More than six in ten (62%) college seniors who graduated from public and private nonprofit colleges in 2019 had student loan debt and they owed an average of $28,950. This is a lower share of students than the Class of 2018 (65%), and a very slight decline (less than 1%) in total debt from the 2018 average of $29,200.
Giving Students the Upper Hand: Improving Net Price Calculators to Aid Michigan’s Students and Families in Making College Decisions
Report finds that college Net Price Calculators in Michigan are not consistently easy for students to find, use, or compare, and makes recommendations for how the federal government, states, and colleges can improve these college cost tools.
Key Finding
Nationally, more than six in ten (62 percent) college seniors who graduated from public and private nonprofit colleges in 2019 had student loan debt. These borrowers owed an average of $28,950. (Student Debt and the Class of 2019)
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TICAS' 15th Anniversary
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TICAS' 15th Anniversary
For 15 years, we've worked to close economic and racial gaps in college opportunity. Our research and advocacy have contributed to more affordable student loan repayment plans, larger Pell Grants and Cal Grants, a simpler financial aid application process, and other policies that make college more affordable, accountable, and equitable. We’re celebrating our accomplishments, but more importantly, taking time to reflect on the past, learn in the moment, and plan for what comes next.
UNCF & TICAS Urge Congress to #DoublePell
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UNCF & TICAS Urge Congress to #DoublePell
Joint publication with UNCF outlining how Congress can increase college affordability and close equity gaps by doubling the maximum Pell Grant.
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