Support the Digital Equity Act of 2019

By establishing digital equity, we can close the growing chasm that leaves low-income communities behind.

Feb 22, 2019 | Report/Brief | Rosa M. García

Debt-Free College: Principles for Prioritizing Low-Income Students

Feb 5, 2019 | Blog Post | Lauren Walizer

Could 2019 be the Year of ATB?

Dec 10, 2018 | Report/Brief | Lauren Walizer

When Financial Aid Falls Short: New Data Reveal Students Face Thousands in Unmet Need

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.

Featured Expert:

Lauren Walizer

Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Postsecondary and Economic Success

Federal Postsecondary Policy

New from CLASP

April 26, 2019 | Blog Post | Adult and Postsecondary Education

A Digital Divide Builds a Steeper Wall of Inequality

April 23, 2019 | Blog Post | Federal Postsecondary Policy

Support the Digital Equity Act of 2019

March 25, 2019 | Blog Post | Federal Postsecondary Policy

Adult Learners Say “DEAL Me In” to Dual Enrollment!

March 4, 2019 | News Clip | Adult and Postsecondary Education

Why Low-Income Students Should Have The First Shot At Free College

March 4, 2019 | News Clip | Adult and Postsecondary Education

Why Low-Income Students Should Have The First Shot At Free College

Pell Grants Make College Possible

The Pell grant program is a powerful tool to help low-income people access postsecondary education that leads to good jobs. This year, the program will help an estimated 7.1 million students attend school, reduce unmet financial need, and complete their degrees.

CLASP's work on Pell grants