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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.

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.

July 17, 2020 | Testimony/Comments | Rosa M. García

CLASP Public Comments Opposing Interim Final Rule on Eligibility of Higher Education Students for CARES Act Funding

In response to the Education Department's interim final rule precluding DACA, TPS, and DED recipients and undocumented students from CARES ACT funding, CLASP submitted comments opposing it in its entirety and urging the department to promptly withdraw it.

April 8, 2020 | Testimony/Comments | Rosa M. García

COVID-19 Postsecondary Education Requests for Fourth Economic Stimulus Package

This letter to the chairs and ranking members of the House Education and Labor Committee and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee details CLASP's postsecondary education requests in any additional round of coronavirus-related stimulus funding.

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…

July 9, 2019 | Report/Brief

Leveraging Public Benefits to Improve States’ Postsecondary Access and Completion

This report explains how students with low incomes can access public benefits and how states can better support them.

March 5, 2019 | Testimony/Comments

CLASP Comments on 30-day Perkins State Plan

CLASP submitted initial comments to the Department of Education (ED) on the Perkins V State Plan template on December 12, 2018.

February 22, 2019 | Fact Sheet | Rosa M. García

Connections to Work

This fact sheet states CLASP's priorities in connecting low-income students to good jobs and careers through the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA).

February 22, 2019 | Fact Sheet | Rosa M. García

The Changing Face of Postsecondary Students

This fact sheet states why the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA) must address the needs of students of color and immigrant youth.

February 22, 2019 | Fact Sheet | Rosa M. García

Making College More Affordable and Accessible

This fact sheet outlines CLASP's priorities for making college more accessible and affordable for low-income students in the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA).

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