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June 8, 2022 | Report/Brief | J Geiman

Disproportionately Impacted: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap through Student Loan Cancellation, Payment Reforms, and Investment in College Affordability

In this paper, the CLASP and NCLC explore the disproportionate impact of student debt on Black borrowers, and make recommendations to address the dual student loan and college affordability crises through federal policies and executive action.

April 21, 2022 | Report/Brief | J Geiman

Supporting Student Basic Needs with Emergency Assistance Funds: Recommendations for Higher Education Institutions

On January 20, the Biden Administration announced additional funding and resources to support students during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has created and exacerbated barriers to postsecondary success.

September 15, 2021 | Report/Brief | Hannah Matthews

Census Data Demonstrate Success of Federal Investments to Address Poverty

The Census Bureau annual release on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage shows that government investments in 2020 successfully reduced poverty.

July 23, 2021 | Report/Brief | Duy Pham

Subsidized Jobs: Youth and adults impacted by the criminal legal system

The public health and economic crises of the past year have exacerbated existing economic inequities. The pandemic has devastated Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color; workers in jobs paying low wages; youth and young adults; women and women of color; and people impacted by…

April 20, 2021 | Report/Brief | Ashley Burnside

Appendix: Connecting Community College Students to SNAP

This appendix details the legislative and regulatory history of restricting student access to SNAP. 

April 20, 2021 | Report/Brief | Ashley Burnside

Executive Summary: Connecting Community College Students to SNAP

This policy report highlights state options to expand SNAP access to students with low incomes—beyond the temporary student provisions in the recent COVID-19 relief bill—and minimize unfair and unrealistic work requirements.

April 20, 2021 | Report/Brief | Ashley Burnside

Connecting Community College Students to SNAP

This policy report highlights state options to expand SNAP access to students with low incomes—beyond the temporary student provisions in the recent COVID-19 relief bill—and minimize unfair and unrealistic work requirements. 

December 2, 2020 | Report/Brief | Rosa M. García

Recommendations to Promote Racial and Economic Justice in Postsecondary Education

Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration to address to ensure economic recovery that supports students with low incomes. 

November 24, 2020 | Report/Brief | Rosa M. García

The Current State of Prior Learning Policies

This brief is part of a broad landscape analysis focused on policy and practice issues related to the recognition of prior learning.

April 21, 2020 | Report/Brief | Whitney Bunts

Building Pathways, Inclusive Economies, and Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults: Principles for Green Economy Legislation and Investment

CLASP and our partners have identified principles for all advocates and stakeholders to consider when imagining a Green Economy

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