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Feb 5, 2019 | Blog Post | Lauren Walizer

Could 2019 be the Year of ATB?

CLASP staff and a representative from the Mississippi Community College Board met with U.S. Department of Education (ED) staff to discuss opportunities for ED to increase its engagement with the field about ATB.

Dec 10, 2018 | Report/Brief | Lauren Walizer

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

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

February 5, 2019 | Blog Post | Career Pathways

Could 2019 be the Year of ATB?

February 1, 2019 | News Clip | Jobs, Training & Education

When Financial Aid Falls Short: The Ongoing Problem of Unmet Need

January 10, 2019 | News Clip | Jobs, Training & Education

10 more higher-ed predictions for 2019.

January 9, 2019 | Blog Post | State Aid and Other Financial Supports

GAO: Better SNAP Guidance Could Reduce Student Hunger

December 14, 2018 | News Clip | Federal Postsecondary Policy

Study: Asian American students have highest amount of unmet financial aid need

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