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Federal Postsecondary Policy

Feb 22, 2019 | Report/Brief | Rosa García

Debt-Free College: Principles for Prioritizing Low-Income Students

This brief on debt-free college looks at federal and state policies through an anti-poverty, racial-equity lens.

Feb 5, 2019 | Blog Post | Lauren Walizer

Could 2019 be the Year of 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

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

New from CLASP

March 25, 2019 | Blog Post | Federal Postsecondary Policy

Adult Learners Say “DEAL Me In” to Dual Enrollment!

March 4, 2019 | News Clip | Adult and Postsecondary Education

Why Low-Income Students Should Have The First Shot At Free College

March 4, 2019 | News Clip | Adult and Postsecondary Education

Why Low-Income Students Should Have The First Shot At Free College

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

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