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

CLASP strongly opposes the Student Aid Improvement Act.

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

Feb 5, 2019 | Blog Post | Lauren Walizer

Could 2019 be the Year of ATB?

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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Federal Postsecondary Policy

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July 6, 2021 | Blog Post | Federal Postsecondary Policy

The Student Loan Debt Crisis Impedes Black Women's Economic Security

April 28, 2021 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

American Families Plan: The Long-Overdue, Bold Plan Our Nation Needs

February 4, 2021 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

Young Leaders Call on Biden Administration, Congress to Support A New Deal for Youth, Counter COVID Impacts on America's Young Adults

September 17, 2020 | News Clip | Federal Postsecondary Policy

Cautious Interest in College Among Working Adults

May 1, 2020 | Blog Post | Federal Postsecondary Policy

Ten Things the Next Coronavirus Stimulus Can Do for College Students

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