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One Semester Later: How Prospective and Current College Students’ Perspectives of Higher Ed Have Changed between August and December 2020
New America partnered with Third Way to track how the COVID-19 crisis has shifted students' perceptions of higher education over time.
With SNAP Extension, Congress Offered Relief to Food-Insecure Students
Congress expanded SNAP benefits to college students. They should make that permanent.
Congress Restores Pell Grant Eligibility for Incarcerated College Students
A new law means incarcerated students can access Pell Grants to attend quality higher education programs in prisons
Where Did All the Students Go?
Community colleges lost almost 10 percent of their enrollment, a concerning trend given that they enroll a plurality of undergrads.
Finally. Parent PLUS Institutional Default Rates are Here.
The Education Department's latest College Scorecard data release finally sheds light on Parent PLUS institutional default rates.
Spending Deal Supports Broadband Access for College Students
The lack of access to stable, high speed internet is having devastating consequences for students. Luckily, Congress acted.
A Christmas Surprise for Higher Education
On December 21, Congress passed a bill with some of the most significant implications for higher education in a decade
New Congress, New Community College Investment
A new congress means the likelihood of a new program to support innovation at community colleges just went up.
Top 10 Education Policy Program Hits from 2020
The year in review of our biggest education policy news.
How Community Colleges can Focus on Job Quality
It is time to empower community colleges to take a more active role in connecting graduates to high-quality jobs.
College Finance Data Can Help Regulators Protect Students
New America explores Edmit data on financial viability and assesses how regulators can use the information to increase oversight.