Ernest Ezeugo
Strategy Officer for Federal Policy
Ernest Ezeugo is a strategy officer for federal policy for Lumina Foundation, an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis that is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all.
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What helps students get ahead? Sometimes it starts with help getting by
May 27, 2026
What if the programs designed to help people get by are also some of the most effective tools we have to help them get ahead? New research suggests that helping students meet basic needs can make a meaningful difference in enrollment, persistence, and completion.
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More than ever, student borrowers need support.
May 28, 2024
Student loan borrowers are confused and frustrated. They are juggling a host of financial obligations and navigating a complex repayment system with rapidly shifting rules.