Affordability

If you have federal student loans, you may be overwhelmed and confused by the barrage of announcements and information coming your way. In this resource, we outline what we know, what we don’t, and some trusted resources to reference if you have more questions or need help.

Starting on July 1, 2026, the Education Department (ED) is rolling out major changes to the federal student loan…

Our new fact sheet outlines how policymakers can strengthen and expand the Pell program. the federal government’s most effective investment in college affordability, but the share of college costs covered by the grant is at an all-time low.

Last night, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its fiscal year (FY) 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, President Trump released his Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) “skinny” budget which proposes $1.5…

A coalition of 65+ organizations is urging Congress to act immediately to address a looming funding shortfall for the federal Pell Grant program by “providing new funding that fully covers the current and projected Pell Grant shortfall for the current and upcoming fiscal years to prevent any loss in student eligibility or aid.”