Oct 8, 2019 | Fact Sheet | Rosa M. García

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.

Sep 26, 2019 | Press Release | Federal Postsecondary Policy

Senator Lamar Alexander Higher Education Proposal Overlooks Postsecondary Students Who Most Need Support

Apr 23, 2019 | Blog Post | CLASP

Support the Digital Equity Act of 2019

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

Debt-Free College: Principles for Prioritizing 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, Workforce Development and Postsecondary Education

Federal Postsecondary Policy

New from CLASP

February 11, 2020 | Blog Post | Federal Postsecondary Policy

The President’s Budget Fails to Support Economic Security for Students and Workers with Low Incomes

October 16, 2019 | Press Release | Federal Postsecondary Policy

College Affordability Act Promotes Economic Security and Equity

September 26, 2019 | Press Release | Federal Postsecondary Policy

Senator Lamar Alexander Higher Education Proposal Overlooks Postsecondary Students Who Most Need Support

July 24, 2019 | Blog Post | Adult and Postsecondary Education

Fulfilling the Promise: A Postsecondary Education for Low-income Students and Workers

June 19, 2019 | Blog Post | Adult and Postsecondary Education

Equity Audits Would Strengthen Colleges and Universities

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