August 5, 2026
Recognizing that degree completion can increase economic mobility and long-term self-sufficiency, our new brief offers strategies for states and institutions to minimize coverage losses from Medicaid work requirements and allow students to focus on their studies, not their health coverage.
July 22, 2026
This brief offers a comprehensive comparison of Workforce Pell and Cal Grant C program structure, eligibility, and reporting, as well as considerations for implementation and reform.
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.
June 29, 2026
Starting on July 1, 2026, the Education Department (ED) is rolling out major changes to the federal student loan…
June 24, 2026
Our new fact sheet outlines how policymakers can strengthen and expand the Pell program. the federal government’s most effective investment in college affordability, but the share of college costs covered by the grant is at an all-time low.
May 21, 2026
This analysis illustrates why the state needs to increase Cal Grant B access awards, including supplements for student parents and…
May 15, 2026
This fact sheet contains our analysis of recipients of Cal Grant B and the Middle Class Scholarship, which serve hundreds of thousands of under-resourced students in California each year.
