Too many Americans are failing to graduate college. Why? In part, because our assumptions about them are wrong.
Learn MoreIn 2023, Lumina Foundation launched The Great Admissions Redesign—a bold initiative aimed at transforming outdated, inequitable processes into streamlined, student-centered experiences. Today, two years into this ambitious effort, a national movement is gaining momentum.
For the second time, Lumina is seeking to work with states, systems, institutions, and groups of three or more colleges and/or universities ready to transform how potential students apply, enroll, and access higher education institutions. Applications for the Great Admissions Redesign challenge will open on September 30 and close on November 3, 2025. Lumina will consider proposals across three funding tiers: exploration, planning, and implementation.
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Overview What is the purpose of the Strategy Labs Technical Assistance Program? The purpose of the program is to support state and local nonprofits' efforts to increase higher education attainment. The program provides funding to reimburse the eligible expenses of state- and locally based nonprofit organizations and governmental organizations to present and learn about higher…
Learn MoreBeyond Financial Aid is a toolkit designed to help colleges and universities graduate students from low-income families at higher rates.
Learn MoreStrategy Labs provides a network for leaders and influencers in all 50 states to share research, data, and professional experiences to increase student success.
Learn MoreConsulting support and assistance funds are available to state leaders and organizations. Use this form to apply for funding in your state.
Learn MoreTrends in Educational Attainment by State, Gender, Race/Ethnicity Increasing educational attainment has long been a primary goal of state and national higher education policy. States can track their progress using annual updates from the American Community Survey, but there is often a large margin of error associated with the results, especially for smaller states or race/ethnic…
Learn MoreExperts suggest students should pay no more than 10% for 10 years + 10 hrs. of work per week for college.
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