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Tips for Working From Home
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Tips for Working From Home

As of mid April 2020, about 95% of Americans—or 306 million people—were placed under a stay-at-home order to stop the spread of the...

Credible Disclosures
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Credible Disclosures

Personal Loans 1 Rates for personal loans provided by lenders on the Credible platform range between 6.99% – 35.99%. APR with terms from...

Building Debt-Free College Pathways Through a Federal-State Funding Partnership: A Primer
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Building Debt-Free College Pathways Through a Federal-State Funding Partnership: A Primer

Both the federal and state governments make large investments in higher education. State governments operate public colleges and universities, which collectively serve three-quarters...

Closing the College Affordability Gap, Part 2
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Closing the College Affordability Gap, Part 2

In December 2023, TICAS published new research on the College Affordability Gap—the gap between students’ total cost of attendance and non-loan aid available...

TICAS Urges Congress to Prioritize SNAP, Economic Mobility in Farm Bill Markup
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TICAS Urges Congress to Prioritize SNAP, Economic Mobility in Farm Bill Markup

In response to the ongoing consideration of the Farm Bill, Carrie Welton, Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy: Anti-Poverty & Basic Needs at...

How to Get a Promotion at Work
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How to Get a Promotion at Work

You’re up for a challenge, aren’t you? You’re hungry to grow. You’re longing for more responsibility, more influence and more fulfillment in your...

HELOCs for Retirees | LendEDU
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HELOCs for Retirees | LendEDU

If you’re a retiree looking for a HELOC, depending on your equity and credit score, you could be in a position to get...

Michigan Early Postsecondary Credit Programs: Aligning Goals and Strategies for Success
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Michigan Early Postsecondary Credit Programs: Aligning Goals and Strategies for Success

At a time when over 70 percent of the fastest growing jobs in Michigan require at least a bachelor’s degree, K-12 educators, administrators,...

Best All-in-One HELOCs | LendEDU
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Best All-in-One HELOCs | LendEDU

All-in-one home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) combine your credit line with your checking account—and sometimes even your mortgage—into one product. A key...

TICAS Michigan Statement and Fact Sheet on 2024-25 Legislative Budget Proposal
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TICAS Michigan Statement and Fact Sheet on 2024-25 Legislative Budget Proposal

Statement of Onjila Odeneal, Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy  The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) applauds the Michigan Legislature’s commitment...