July 1, 2022
The Michigan state legislature passed a budget that invests over $2 billion in higher education for Michiganders. TICAS applauds this investment’s growth from last year’s $1.8 billion, demonstrating a growing commitment to improving higher education access and affordability. Both are essential to achieve the state’s 60 by 30 attainment goal.
April 22, 2022
“TICAS applauds the recent budget proposals for higher education made by the Michigan legislature. College enrollment fell dramatically during…
April 14, 2022
TICAS fact sheet shows how Michigan’s financial aid investments stack up compared to other Midwestern states.
April 12, 2022
Today, the Michigan State Board of Education met to discuss Michigan’s progress towards achieving the ambitious goal of 60% of adults having a postsecondary degree or credential by 2030. Governor Whitmer joined a national movement of 45 other states across the country when she announced the state’s college “Sixty by 30” attainment goal in 2019.
February 2, 2022
Op-ed details how Michigan can help students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic back on track by creating a scholarship using relief dollars available under the American Rescue Plan to create a scholarship.
January 7, 2022
Coalition letter from 16 organizations in higher education, business, philanthropy, and advocacy urging Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to prioritize higher education access and success through targeted investments and improvements in financial aid, data systems, and student support.
