As we approach the close of another year and look ahead to 2025, we are deeply inspired by the resilience and commitment of everyone in our community. Together, we have confronted significant challenges, made measurable progress, and remained steadfast in our vision of a higher education system that serves all students equitably and effectively.
Selected Work from 2024
This year, TICAS continued our student-centered approach to our research and advocacy as we looked to provide policy, systemic, and institutional solutions that will bring equity and accessibility to postsecondary education for millions of students.
New GAO Report Underscores Need for Federal SNAP Reform
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The College Cost Reduction Act Would Make Higher Education Riskier and Loans Less Affordable
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The Federal Student Loan Default System Keeps Families in Poverty. Here’s How to Stop It.
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The Prices Paid for Insufficient Aid: Student Employment, Debt, and Enrollment Implications at the California Community Colleges
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The Graduate Student Loan Borrowing Landscape
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Higher Education Affordability in the Empire State
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“This is a Silver Standard:” A Case Study of New Jersey’s Legislation to Ensure Career Preparation Programs Pay Off
Learn MoreLooking ahead to 2025
We are prepared to face any challenges ahead; leveraging our expertise and experience to shine a light on inequities and illuminate pathways to success. Working with federal and state policymakers across the country, we remain resolute.
