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Dec 10, 2018 | Report/Brief | Lauren Walizer

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

Since 2011-2012, unmet financial need for college students has increased 23 percent. Nearly three in four students now experience unmet need.

Jun 11, 2018 | Report/Brief | Carrie Welton

New Medicaid Changes Harm Students, Hinder Economic Mobility

Apr 2, 2018 | Report/Brief | Lauren Walizer

A Simpler Aid Application for Low-Income College Students

Jan 18, 2018 | Fact Sheet | Rosa García

Making College More Affordable for Low-Income Students

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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Lauren Walizer

Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Postsecondary and Economic Success

Federal Postsecondary Policy

New from CLASP

December 6, 2018 | Blog Post | Federal Postsecondary Policy

Asian-American Students Have Highest Amount of Unmet Need

October 17, 2018 | News Clip | State Aid and Other Financial Supports

Changing Student Faces Prompt New Strategies for Graduation

September 7, 2018 | News Clip | Work-Based Learning and Subsidized Employment

The Swiss Secret to Jump-Starting Your Career

August 17, 2018 | Blog Post | Federal Postsecondary Policy

Bill Would Expand Student Aid to More Low-Income Students

July 25, 2018 | Press Release | Federal Postsecondary Policy

Perkins CTE bill to become law: Federal accountability for program quality retained

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