Building on CUNY’s Success: Meeting Students’ Basic Needs in Changing Times

On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued its final rule administering the…

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.

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.

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

In 2025, TICAS launched the Rural Reconnect Initiative, an effort to advance college completion and economic mobility for residents of rural communities in the South and Southwest by identifying promising postsecondary education strategies and policies to reengage students with some college and no credential (SCNC).

The spring 2026 edition of the TICAS State Policy Digest, a quarterly newsletter for state leaders that highlights state and federal efforts to increase affordability, accountability, and equity in higher education.