When President Trump released his proposed budget this spring, we saw cuts to the Pell grant program of $3.9 billion. Now as members of Congress prepare to write their budget, they need to know that Pell grants are indispensable to today’s...
Many people take out loans to pay for college. A loan is money you borrow and pay back, with interest — a percentage of the total loan amount. Because of interest, you will end up paying back more money than...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2017 Contacts: Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202-734-6510; Allie Aguilera, allie.aguilera@younginvincibles.org, 202-734-6529 College Student Advocacy Results in Policy Change That Will Improve Anti-Hunger Initiatives in Higher Education Too many college students in California face challenges in meeting their basic...
What information do students need to make more informed decisions about college, like which institution to enroll at, what to study, and how to pay for it? What datasets collect, house, and disseminate that information, and where are the gaps?...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 19, 2017 Contact: Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202.734.6510 [Oakland, CA] — California lawmakers last Thursday gave final approval of its version of the 2017-18 budget. The $183 billion budget now sits on Governor Brown’s desk and awaits...
The Trump Administration’s proposed FY18 budget signals a clear disconnect between White House priorities and the realities facing America’s young people. The President’s budget makes severe cuts to programs that millions of young people use to build a better life for themselves,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2017 Contact: Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202.734.6510 [Washington]- Today, the Department of Education announced its plans to roll back two essential regulations in place to protect students from predatory colleges and allow them to get justice when they’ve...
Each year, millions of students apply for federal student aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completion of the FAFSA is necessary to determine a student’s eligibility for federal Pell grants and integral for states...
By Maggie Jo Buchanan, Southern Director Last Friday, the Texas Legislature passed a bill (SB 1119) to bring more transparency to the state’s work-study program and help improve career pathways for participating students. As the bill makes its way to...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2017 Contact: Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202.734.6510 Trump Administration Budget Slashes Support for Young Adults Today, the Trump Administration released its FY18 budget proposal, which includes severe cuts to a number of programs millions of young...