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Education Department action sows disorder and confusion, ignores real opportunities for reform
In response to the Department of Education’s mass firings of its workforce beginning March 11, Sameer Gadkaree, President of The Institute for College...
Can You Get a Passport If You Owe Back Taxes?
You can get a passport if you owe back taxes, depending on how much you owe. The IRS and State Department work together...
Low Rates and No Fees for Texas Residents
Student Loan Refinance Nonprofit lender Super low rates and no fees Can refinance certain loans from other people Must be a Texas resident...
NY Priority: Extend the Eligibility Timeline for New York’s Tuition Assistance Program
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is New York’s primary aid program, accounting for 80 percent of state financial aid awards to students attending...
NY Priority: Institutional Debt Keeps SUNY and CUNY Students from Completing College
Institutional debt, also referred to as direct-to-school debt, is debt owed by students to their college or university for unpaid tuition, fees, room...
NY Priority: The Consumer and Small Business Protection Act (CSPA)
The Consumer and Small Business Protection Act (“CSPA”) updates New York’s general consumer protection law for the first time in 45 years to...
Supporting Adult Students in Education and the Workforce
This year, TICAS is focused on understanding how specific communities in Michigan experience the K-12 to higher education to workforce pipeline to help...
TICAS Expands State-Level Commitment for Student Protections with the Addition of Christopher J. Madaio
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) is pleased to welcome Christopher J. Madaio as Senior Advisor, a new...
Cómo salir de deudas en 8 pasos (incluso si no tiene dinero o sus ingresos son bajos)
Si está endeudado, no está solo. Según los últimos datos de la Reserva Federal, la deuda acumulada de los hogares estadounidenses ha aumentado...
National Coalition Urges Congress to Oppose Education Cuts
TICAS joined 10 organizations and advocates a letter to Congress opposing any reconciliation legislation that diverts essential educational resources to other policy areas....
