Topic: College Affordability & Student Debt

Student loan debt isn’t just a financial issue; it affects mental health, workforce, and generational equity. Here’s what you need to know about wage garnishment

US Department of Education has concluded the first week of negotiated rulemaking to implement the new Workforce Pell Grant program

OBBBA’s new regulations impose a lifetime limit on all federal student loans, including undergraduate. This means many students may reach their borrowing limit before completing their degree

An overview of which colleges receive TRIO grants, the amounts of those awards, and how the funds are distributed

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) cuts key federal financial aid programs for undergraduate and graduate students and consumer protections for student loan repayment

As federal financial aid shrinks, college access and affordability will hinge on how states distribute student aid and set eligibility requirements. A new EdTrust report examines state financial aid programs in three Midwestern states.

EdTrust releases policy brief on strengthening higher education accountability framework

Without stronger accountability, students from low- and middle-income backgrounds risk being burdened by debt with little chance of advancing up the economic ladder

For millions of low-income and first-generation college students, the Pell Grant is more than financial aid; it is a lifeline