Please find our latest press releases and statements below.
We are honored that StreetLight Chicago was among 25 finalists announced Monday night at the annual Chicago Innovation Awards, the 2019 co-winner of its Collaboration Award. A free mobile app of resources to assist homeless youth, StreetLight Chicago is a...
Earlier today, A. Wayne Johnson, chief operating officer of the Office of Federal Student Aid, resigned his position, saying the country’s student loan system is “fundamentally broken” and calling for wholesale changes to America’s higher education system. In response to...
Yesterday evening, higher education leaders from across the state gathered at a forum in Manhattan to discuss solutions to ensure every young New Yorker– regardless of ZIP code, income, or any other factor — gets a quality, affordable higher education....
Moments ago, Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03) introduced the College Affordability Act, an expansive higher education bill addressing many of the challenges facing today’s college students, including affordability, data transparency, and institutional accountability. Following the introduction of the College Affordability Act,...
Earlier today, a New York federal court granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump Administration’s public charge rule from taking effect. The rule would have dramatically broadened the factors taken into account when applying for legal permanent status, treating the...