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December 13, 2022 | Fact Sheet

Paving a Pathway to Prosperity: Young Adults

Expanding EITC for Young Adults  The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) temporarily expanded Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) eligibility for the 2021 tax year to young workers (19-24) who don’t have dependent children and increased the maximum credit from $542 to $1,502.  This EITC expansion…

December 13, 2022 | Fact Sheet

Paving a Pathway to Prosperity: Working People

Providing Income to Unemployed Workers  Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance—enacted by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act—helped people unable to work due to the pandemic. This included self-employed workers, those seeking part-time employment, or people who otherwise wouldn’t qualify for regular unemployment benefits.…

November 17, 2021 | Fact Sheet | J Geiman

Investments in Postsecondary Education and College Affordability in Build Back Better

Read this fact sheet on what you need to know about higher education investments in Build Back Better.

October 27, 2021 | Fact Sheet | J Geiman

Promoting Equity for Undocumented Students in Postsecondary Education

This fact sheet explains why and how undocumented and immigrant youth should have equitable access to an affordable, high-quality postsecondary education.

March 31, 2021 | Fact Sheet | Cameron Johnson

Lessons Learned from Prison Education Interruption during Pandemic

This fact sheet details the effect the coronavirus pandemic has had on postsecondary prison education.

January 7, 2021 | Fact Sheet | Asha Banerjee

Ten Reasons to Cancel Student Loan Debt

In this fact sheet, Asha Banerjee argues why student debt cancellation must be a federal priority for the new administration in 2021. She additionally lays out how it is a racial and economic justice issue.

May 19, 2020 | Fact Sheet | Adewale Maye

Disastrous Jobs Report Underscores Need for Protection and Relief

This fact sheet analyzes the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics's Employment Situation for the month of April 2020 as well as the implications that these unprecedented numbers mean for workers paid low-wages and workers of color. 

December 3, 2019 | Fact Sheet | Darrel Thompson

SNAP and Students: Food Assistance Can Support College Success

With unmet financial need increasing, SNAP is critical to address student hunger at colleges. Food insecurity is a threat to health, wellbeing, and success.

October 30, 2019 | Fact Sheet | Lauren Walizer

Ability to Benefit Fact Sheet

This fact sheet by Kelly May and Lauren Walizer provides an overview of Ability to Benefit (ATB), which allows postsecondary students without a high school diploma or equivalency to receive Title IV student financ

September 25, 2019 | Fact Sheet

SNAP Student Loan Guidance Memo

Today, more students work, have family obligations, or attend classes part-time. That’s why many students require broader and more robust financial supports to help ensure their success in attaining a postsecondary credential. Public benefit programs, like SNAP can support students’ basic needs, especially since food…

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