Publication

TICAS’ 2026 Federal Policy Agenda advises members of the 119th Congress how to make it possible for any student—regardless of their financial circumstances—to earn a high-quality postsecondary degree or credential without taking on burdensome debt. 

H.R.1 is a missed opportunity to increase economic mobility and reduce long-term reliance on SNAP. Our new report breaks down the economic and societal benefits of including higher education as qualifying employment option for SNAP benefits and provides concrete policy recommendations for implementation. 

Our 2026 policy priorities for New York state outline higher ed policy changes to improve college affordability, consumer protection, basic needs support, college completion, data transparency, and college access.

TICAS’ 2026 Federal Policy Agenda advises members of the 119th Congress how to make it possible for any student—regardless of their financial circumstances—to earn a high-quality postsecondary degree or credential without taking on burdensome debt. 

Our new fact sheet examines the private loan borrowing landscape for graduate students over the past 30 years and raises concerns that the OBBBA may drive more students into the risky private loan market or prevent them from obtaining graduate credentials altogether. 

As we enter the new year, our 2026 TICAS Michigan Playbook outlines our policy priorities, advocacy themes, and research…