FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2015 Contacts: Colin Seeberger, colin.seeberger@younginvincibles.org, 214.223.2913; Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202.654.6501 Student Loan Relief Act of 2015 Is a Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing [WASHINGTON]–Last week, U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced...
In an era of skyrocketing higher education costs, low completion rates, and a job market where today’s young adults need career-ready skills more than ever, policymakers and advocates are exploring innovative reforms to higher education. A newer framework, competency-based educa-...
2016 MILLENNIAL MEMO (September 30, 2015) 404 days to go… Good morning! With Pope-mania and the United Nations seizing America’s attention this past week, it’s been a fairly quiet week on the campaign trail. Expect that to change with Q3...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2015 Contacts: Colin Seeberger, colin.seeberger@younginvincibles.org, 214.223.2913; Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202.654.6501 Young Invincibles Hails Long Overdue Commitments on Student Loan Servicing Reform [WASHINGTON] — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of the...
2016 MILLENNIAL MEMO (September 23, 2015) 411 days to go… Happy fall, y’all! The season isn’t the only thing that has changed since last week. With candidates dropping out and policy spats aplenty, it’s clear this campaign cycle has entered...
On September 22, 2015, Young Invincibles testified before the New York City Council’s Higher Education Committee hearing on President Obama’s Second Chance Pilot Program, which will allow incarcerated youth to qualify for important college access lifelines like the Pell Grant. Please...
Our previous research has looked at the impact higher education can have in narrowing racial disparities in the job market. But Young Invincibles’ Major Malfunction report confirms that not all degrees are created equal — and major racial disparities in college major selection could prevent young people...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2015 Contact: Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202.734.6510 Young Invincibles Endorses GAO Report Recommendations to Boost Income-Based Repayment Plan Enrollment and Awareness [WASHINGTON]–Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office released a report on income-based student loan repayment plans. The...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2015 Contact: Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202.734.6510 Pell Grant Restoration Act of 2015 a Significant Step Toward Justice for Students Taken Advantage of by Fraudulent Schools [WASHINGTON]–Today, House Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member...