#college-access

#college-access

Access to highly selective colleges remains unchanged for low- and middle-income students over the past century, despite increased overall college enrollment.

Geography significantly affects college access for American students, with disparities evident in regions lacking broad-access institutions.

Austin Community College's Free Tuition program launches to enhance accessibility and increase enrollment for local high school graduates.

Higher education facing crises with pro-Palestinian student protests and FASFA issues impacting academic freedom and college access.

State financial aid eligibility requirements can pose significant barriers to under-resourced students.

The focus on full-time student requirements can hinder access to state aid for underserved populations like parents, adults, low-income, and first-generation students.

Students with learning disabilities face higher dropout rates and lower college enrollment due to ineffective and costly intervention programs.

More than 250,000 NYC students have access to $42 million in college scholarships through the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program.

OneGoal provides critical support to low-income students in navigating college challenges and promoting educational equity.

The FAFSA for 2025-26 has improved significantly, offering a smoother experience for students compared to the previous cycle's issues.

Bard High School Early College offers students the opportunity to graduate with an associate's degree and 60 transferable college credits.

The school aims to address the challenge low-income high school students face in accessing higher education and succeeding in college.

FAFSA completion rates show significant improvement, recovering from a 30% lag earlier this year to just 2.5% behind last year.

The FAFSA application poses significant risks for students from undocumented families, impacting their college aspirations and family decisions.

New legislation proposed in New York may require all students to complete the FAFSA form before graduation in an effort to boost college access.

Completing the FAFSA form increases the likelihood of attending college directly after high school graduation by 127%.

The U.S. Department of Education is updating the FAFSA form to have fewer questions and expanded eligibility.