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State Perspectives: Efforts to Support Students’ Basic Needs in a Rapidly Shifting Environment
Non-tuition college costs such as food, housing, and transportation place additional burdens on students who face hard choices to either work too many...
Senate Reconciliation Package Improves on House Bill, But Will Still Harm Millions of Students and Borrowers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) introduced bill text for the Senate’s version of a...
Californians for College Affordability Coalition Letter on 2025-26 State Budget
TICAS joined a Californians for College Affordability Coalition letter calling for state legislators to make key investments in the final 2025-26 California state...
2025 Student Loan Legislation Forecast: What Borrowers Should Know
This year is shaping up to be a defining year for student loan reform, with significant developments in student loan legislation. Between high-profile...
An Emerging Threat: States Need to Protect Students from Harmful Short-Term Certificate Programs
Over the last 15 years, state and federal regulators, driven by students speaking out, have exposed numerous instances of fraud in the recruitment...
170+ Orgs Urge Congress: Don’t Cut Pell
Today, 170+ signers representing education advocates, colleges and universities, state higher education executives, workforce development organizations, college access organizations, consumer advocates, civil rights organizations, unions,...
What Happens If There’s a Government Shutdown? Who’s Affected?
Here’s what happens if there’s a government shutdown: Some government agencies and programs remain open while others—those considered nonessential—close. Government shutdowns can cause...
Trump’s Budget Cuts Would Gut College Hopes for Low-Income Students, Hurt the Nation’s Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late last week, President Trump released his fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget request that expanded on his “skinny budget” from...
Eliminating Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Punishes Students with Significant Financial Need
grant aid does not cover the total cost of attendance. Most recipients come from families with income levels below $30,000 a year. However,...
Growing economic uncertainty, federal actions impact key investments in higher education for California
The Governor’s FY 2025-26 Budget May Revision aims to address a $12B shortfall amidst significant fiscal uncertainty, requiring tough decisions to balance the...
