Affordability

As federal policy drives more graduate students to the private loan market, this blog outlines strategies for state policymakers to strengthen consumer protections, expand transparency, and ensure that the financial aid landscape works in the best interest of students—not lenders.

This fact sheet explains how the Pell Grant program is funded, how its funding structure puts students at risk, and how Congress can make changes to ensure the future viability of this essential program.  

TICAS submitted testimony in support of Senate Bill 628, Institutions of Postsecondary Education – Institutional Debt –Report, addressing institutional debt…

TICAS joined a coalition of 85 other stakeholder organizations in submitting comments in response to the Education Department’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Reimagining and Improving Student Education.” The comments urge ED to protect borrowers from economic harm as the proposed rule is finalized and implemented.  

TICAS submitted comments in response to the Education Department’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Reimagining and Improving Student Education,” outlining a series of recommendations to improve outcomes and clarity for borrowers, simplify program administration for servicers, and help those in default successfully return their accounts to good standing.