Four Steps to Finishing First in Higher Education: A Guide for State Policymakers
More students are enrolling in U.S. colleges and universities, yet the proportion of students earning a postsecondary degree or credential continues to decline. This publication focuses on four areas where states can drive a more productive higher education system to More »
Priced Out: How the Wrong Financial-Aid Policies Hurt Low-Income Students
Federal and local financial aid policies hinder many low-income students from receiving the money they need to attend and graduate from college, concludes this report from the Education Trust. The report finds that only five of the nation’s four-year colleges and universities offer low-income students “a reasonable chance at a bachelor’s degree at a relatively affordable cost.” More »
Initial College Attendance of Low-Income Adults
Low-income students ages 18 to 26 attend for-profit colleges at four times the rate of other students, according to this report by the Institute for Higher Education Policy. More »
Affordability and Transfer: Critical to Increasing Baccalaureate Degree Completion
Community colleges are an entry point for many students seeking a bachelor’s degree, yet state financial aid and transfer policies that enable students to move from two-year colleges to baccalaureate-granting institutions are not keeping pace with current needs, argues this policy alert from the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. More »
Making the Grade 2011
Amidst shrinking resources and rising demands for more college graduates, it’s clear that colleges and universities must transform the way they do business. This report, from Deloitte, provides an overview of the top 10 issues facing higher education, along with key strategies to help institutions reinvent themselves to meet evolving education and workforce needs. More »
