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Apr 2, 2018 | Report/Brief | Lauren Walizer

A Simpler Aid Application for Low-Income College Students

For low-income students, it’s critical to expand current political thinking to include raising the threshold for the automatic zero Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

Jan 18, 2018 | Fact Sheet | Rosa García

Making College More Affordable for Low-Income Students

Jan 18, 2018 | Fact Sheet | Rosa García

Connecting Low-Income Students to Good Jobs and Careers

Jan 18, 2018 | Fact Sheet | Rosa García

Recognizing the Changing Face of Postsecondary 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

April 9, 2018 | News Clip | Federal Postsecondary Policy

CLASP: Lawmakers Should Raise Threshold for "Auto-Zero" EFC

April 6, 2018 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

More Aid for Student Parents

April 4, 2018 | News Clip | Federal Postsecondary Policy

Food Insecurity on College Campuses

March 26, 2018 | News Clip | Federal Postsecondary Policy

An opportunity for low-income students to earn a debt-free degree

March 23, 2018 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities

Omnibus Spending Bill: Clear Progress for Everyday Americans, But Much Left Undone

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