January 30, 2023
The Department of Education (ED) indicated earlier this month it will conduct a negotiated rulemaking process this year to propose new regulations for distance education, among other higher education topics. One area of distance education ripe for review is the requirement that online college programs provide “regular and substantive interaction” between faculty and students. A
January 19, 2023
Washington, D.C. – A new analysis released today by The Institute for College Access &…
January 10, 2023
"Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his state budget proposal for fiscal year 2023-24. As expected, the Governor’s proposal reflects a slowing economy as the historic budget surpluses of recent years recede. Governor Newsom's speech emphasized the need to advance the debt-free college framework."
January 10, 2023
TICAS statement applauds the Biden-Harris Administration's actions to improve income-driven repayment program.
December 23, 2022
In December 2022, Congress passed the final bipartisan omnibus bill that included an agreement to increase the Postsecondary Success Grants (PSSG) program funding from $5 million to $45 million for the Fiscal Year 2023.
December 21, 2022
2022 has been an extraordinary year for higher education, delivering substantial progress on many of our longstanding policy priorities. This year brought much-needed but long-delayed relief to millions of students and borrowers. It also brought progress toward delivering more fully on the promise of an affordable, equitable college system that is free from fraud and abuse.
December 15, 2022
“This year was a pivotal one in higher education investment and resource alignment by Governor Whitmer and legislators. They prioritized identifying means to elevate postsecondary education and resource allocation within the state to improve attainment outcomes and talent gaps.
