4 Things You Should Know about FAFSA
There’s a certain kind of energy in the air when fall comes around, especially if you’re a high school senior. It was an exciting time for me as I can imagine it is for you– the prospect of freedom, the...
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Federal Court Rules Department of Education Illegally Stripped Protections from Student Borrowers
Read MoreFederal Court Rules Department of Education Illegally Stripped Protections from Student Borrowers Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss ruled that the U.S. Department of Education acted illegally when it suspended the Obama-era borrower defense rule. That rule...
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One Year Later: DREAMers Still in Limbo
Read MoreOne Year Later: DREAMers Still in Limbo Washington, D.C. – One year ago today, the Trump administration launched its first attack on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, a program that since 2012 has allowed more than 800,000...
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College Affordability: A Defining Issue for Young Americans this Election
Read MoreCollege Affordability: A Defining Issue for Young Americans this Election Washington, DC – With the 2018 midterm elections quickly approaching and student debt at historic levels, rarely have young people had as much at stake in an election as they will...
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Ranking the Schools that Create Citizens out of Students
Read MoreIt’s easy to get a little cynical about college rankings. Most of the time, they just aren’t that reliable or useful for prospective students, using inconsistent data or simply focusing on things that just aren’t central to students’ aspirations, like...
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CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman Steps Down In Protest
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2018 Contact: Paydon Miller (202) 734-6543 | paydon.miller@younginvincibles.org CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman Steps Down In Protest Washington, DC – Yesterday, Seth Frotman, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) student loan ombudsman resigned. He cited the...
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“Illinois Commitment” a Critical Step Towards Affordable College for Low-Income Illinois Students
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2018 Contact: Paydon Miller (202) 734-6543 | paydon.miller@younginvincibles.org “Illinois Commitment” a Critical Step Towards Affordable College for Low-Income Illinois Students Chicago – Earlier today, the University of Illinois announced a new program aimed at making...
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Students Need Data to Make the Right Choice
Read MoreWhen I started applying to colleges, I did so with every advantage in the world. My guidance counselor sent me information for schools that aligned with my career interests and level of academic achievement. My mom traveled with me around...
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Aiming Even Higher
Read MoreLast month, House Democrats introduced their proposal to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, dubbed the Aim Higher Act. Compared to the House GOP’s PROSPER Act revealed last fall, the bill makes much needed positive adjustments to financial aid, student supports,...
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Department of Education Continues Stripping Student Protections in Favor of Predatory Colleges
Read MoreDepartment of Education Continues Stripping Student Protections in Favor of Predatory Colleges Earlier today, the Department of Education released a proposal to repeal the gainful employment rule. In the past, this rule ensured that college students in public and for-profit...