Resources
Today’s Students Coalitions’ federal policy resources include the most current data on adult students, parenting students, college affordability, equity, and more. Our work has resulted in positive change for today’s students, including access to discounted broadband for Pell students, the establishment of emergency aid funds, and increased financial aid for parenting students.
101: Federal Accountability in Higher Education
The 101: Federal Accountability in Higher Education explains significant accountability measurement requirements that institutions of higher education must meet to gain access to federal student aid programs. Today’s students deserve to attend institutions that offer high-quality programs and credentials that lead to fulfilling careers and earnings. Download our 101: Federal Accountability in Higher Education to…
Letter to House Education and Labor Committee: Accreditation in the College Affordability Act
On Monday, October 28, Higher Learning Advocates, along with eight other groups, submitted a letter to the House Education and Labor Committee on proposed changes in the proposed College Affordability Act related to the requirements for accrediting agency recognition. Read the full letter here.
Letter to House Education and Labor Committee: The College Affordability Act
On October 28, Higher Learning Advocates sent a letter to leaders of the House Education and Labor Committee on the College Affordability Act. Read the full letter here.
Letter to House Education and Labor Committee: HEA Policy Recommendations
On October 28, Higher Learning Advocates, along with ten other members of the Today’s Students Coalition, sent a letter to leaders of the House Education and Labor Committee and the Senate HELP Committee to detail the Coalition’s HEA policy recommendations. Read the full letter here.
Higher Education Act (HEA) Recommendations
Higher Learning Advocates is working to shift federal policy from higher education to higher learning—education and training beyond high school that leads to a degree, credential, or employment. While more students are participating in higher education than ever before, there is a vast and growing disconnect between federal policy and the needs of today’s students, employers,…
Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee: Protect Pell in FY20 Spending Bill
On Monday, October 7, Higher Learning Advocates, along with 62 other groups, submitted a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee strongly urging the committee to oppose the overall Labor-HHS-Education spending allocation and the accompanying proposed $1.3 billion rescission from the Pell reserve fund and to instead fully retain all current Pell funds where they belong…
Higher Learning Advocates Submits Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), SNAP
Higher Learning Advocates submitted a comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the "Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)." Download the complete comment here.
101: Today’s Students
Who are Today’s Students? Today’s students are more diverse than any previous generation of college students: they’re diverse in age, race, and income level. They’re more mobile and may not live on campus. Most participate in the workforce, either full-time or part-time. Work and family responsibilities beyond the classroom—whether that is on-campus or online—often compete…
State Profiles
State profiles feature key data points, visual infographics, and brief explanations of all 50 states, and are a quick and easy resource for policymakers, analysts and media.