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The Institute for College Access & Success
Public Policy Offices
Washington, District of Columbia 4,143 followers
Promoting affordability, accountability, and equity in higher education
About us
An independent, nonprofit organization, The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) advocates for every student, regardless of race, ethnicity, or family wealth, to have access to a quality higher education program without the need to incur debt to realize their dreams of earning a college credential. TICAS seeks to reimagine a national higher education system where students can successfully complete a college credential with confidence that their education will afford them a pathway toward economic mobility and financial sustainability. For more information see www.ticas.org or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TICAS_org.
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http://www.ticas.org
External link for The Institute for College Access & Success
- Industry
- Public Policy Offices
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- student debt, higher education, financial aid, college access, college financing, student loans, college costs, and consumer protection
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110 Maryland Ave NE
Suite 201
Washington, District of Columbia 20002, US
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Oakland, CA, US
Employees at The Institute for College Access & Success
Updates
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In October we released a case study about New Jersey's law, enacted in 2022, that holds career education programs and institutions accountable. Read insights from New Jersey to help other states implement protections for students pursuing a college credential ⬇️
In July 2022, New Jersey enacted a new law to hold career education programs accountable by linking tuition to earnings in specific occupations. Our latest case study offers insights into its development, potential improvements, and guidance for other states aiming to implement similar student protections. Read the Case Study here: https://buff.ly/3XZE24k
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ICYMI: Our brief released earlier this year in collaboration w/ Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center examines how the federal student loan default system can keep borrowers in poverty rather than help them. Read more ⬇️
It’s tax season. #DYK that at least 20% of federal #StudentLoan borrowers are at future risk of having vital tax credits garnished? Our new brief with @TaxPolicyCenter outlines how the student loan default system keeps families in poverty—and what policymakers can do to stop it: https://buff.ly/3vDh2gh
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Our 2024 has been marked by significant progress, notable challenges, and steadfast dedication to our vision of a #HigherEd system that serves all students equally and effectively. We invite you to join us in looking back on 2024, as we prepare for 2025. Read the rest of our 2024 #Wrapped reflections and highlights in the first comment below.
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Despite issues with last year's #FAFSA rollout, TICAS' Ellie Bruecker, Ph.D. notes, "The FAFSA that is out now and available seems to be profoundly easier for students and families to fill out. Students have access to a form that is genuinely easier because they don’t need as much information to complete it." Read more from The Wash's Sofia Marcus in the first comment below.
Experts remain concerned about FAFSA’s impact on college enrollment, but optimistic about new form
https://thewash.org
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Based on thorough analysis, the College Cost Reduction Act (CCRA) could cause significant harm to students. In a recent interview with Jessica Blake from Inside Higher Ed, TICAS' Michele Shepard Zampini stated, “Some students could be indebted for basically their whole lives... We feel like that’s a big red alert.” For more information on the impacts of the CCRA, please refer to the first comment below.
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Earlier this month TICAS' Kyle Southern spoke with POLITICO about why the College Cost Reduction Act would be disastrous for students. Here are a few reasons why: ▶️ It would increase monthly student loan payments for many borrowers. ▶️ It would rescind borrower defense, which enables students to have their loans forgiven if they were defrauded by their colleges. Unfortunately, these provisions would disproportionately impact "Black and Latino borrowers and students from low-income backgrounds. Read more about the impacts CCRA would have in the first comment below.
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The College Cost Reduction Act (CCRA) would reverse the significant progress made in recent years for student and taxpayer protections. Senior VP Jessica Thompson recently spoke with Newsweek about the bill, saying, "The reality is, the CCRA would increase financial burdens and risks for students and borrowers." Our analysis shows that the bill would increase monthly student loan payments for most borrowers, leave some borrowers indebted indefinitely, and potentially increase delinquency and default rates. Read more about the harms of CCRA in the first comment below.
Chairwoman Foxx's Higher Education Proposal Falls Short on Student Protections, College Affordability - The Institute for College Access & Success
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