As Pell Grants Turn 50, It’s Time for Change

As we celebrate 50 years of the Pell Grant, we are at a critical moment to ensure the program meets these changing needs now—and in the decades to come. Here are three of CLASP's key recommendations for the future of the program.

June 23, 2022 | News Clip |

10 Reasons Why The Biden Administration Must Provide Student Loan Debt Relief For Black Americans

March 21, 2022 | Press Release |

Board of Trustees of the Center for Law and Social Policy Taps Indivar Dutta-Gupta as Executive Director

February 22, 2022 | Press Release | Olivia Golden

The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Receives Historic Donation

Employer demand for skilled workers is rapidly increasing. This makes any form of postsecondary education—such as two- or four-year degrees, workforce training, short-term credentials, or apprenticeships—necessary to secure good jobs. However, many barriers block low-income people from postsecondary opportunities. That’s why CLASP advocates for federal policies that support postsecondary access and completion. We promote changes to the student aid and education delivery systems to remove many of these barriers. These include building quality career pathways and addressing students’ unmet financial need by making necessary reforms to Pell grants and technical education, promoting access to public benefits, and leveraging opportunities in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

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Emily Andrews

Director, Education, Labor & Worker Justice

Federal Postsecondary Policy

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June 23, 2022 | News Clip | Adult and Postsecondary Education

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As Pell Grants Turn 50, It’s Time for Change

March 21, 2022 | Press Release | Adult and Postsecondary Education

Board of Trustees of the Center for Law and Social Policy Taps Indivar Dutta-Gupta as Executive Director

February 22, 2022 | Press Release | Adult and Postsecondary Education

The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Receives Historic Donation

July 06, 2021 | Blog Post | Adult and Postsecondary Education

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WIOA Opportunities for Action

CLASP is committed to making WIOA work. That’s why we’ve developed short, action-focused memos outlining how states, local areas, advocates, and service providers can leverage opportunities to serve low-income youth and adults through state and local plans, policies and guidance, and budget choices.

WIOA "Opportunities for Action" memos

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Fact Sheet | October 27, 2021

Promoting Equity for Undocumented Students in Postsecondary Education

Fact Sheet | January 07, 2021

Ten Reasons to Cancel Student Loan Debt

Testimony/Comments | July 17, 2020

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

Testimony/Comments | April 08, 2020

COVID-19 Postsecondary Education Requests for Fourth Economic Stimulus Package

Fact Sheet | September 25, 2019

SNAP Student Loan Guidance Memo

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As Pell Grants Turn 50, It’s Time for Change

10 Reasons Why The Biden Administration Must Provide Student Loan Debt Relief For Black Americans

Board of Trustees of the Center for Law and Social Policy Taps Indivar Dutta-Gupta as Executive Director

The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Receives Historic Donation

Emily Andrews

Federal Postsecondary Policy

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