August 1, 2026
TICAS submitted a letter to the California Senate Appropriations Committee in support of AB 2251, which would expand students’ access to financial aid by increasing transparency in institutional cost of attendance (COA) budget calculations and standardizing the COA adjustment process across California’s higher education institutions.
July 30, 2026
Our latest piece examines CUNY’s programs through the lens of student basic needs, and in the light of changes coming to safety net programs that impact students. We examine the range of resources CUNY currently offers and look at effective programs in other states that help students cover the non-tuition costs of college.
July 14, 2026
92 organizations strongly oppose the package of IAA bills set to be marked up in the House Education and Workforce Committee this week
July 10, 2026
On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued its final rule administering the…
July 8, 2026
Last week, Governor Whitmer and the Michigan legislature passed a bipartisan budget that expands affordable postsecondary pathways for Michiganders by lowering the age of eligibility for the Michigan Reconnect program from age 25 to 21 and by increasing funding for the state’s other major financial aid programs.
July 7, 2026
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.
July 7, 2026
This blog is an update to TICAS’ analysis of SNAP and Medicaid cuts proposed in the House Reconciliation framework that was published prior to the passage of H.R.1, and provides final estimates of the impact of SNAP cost-shifts passed into law.
