Tag: Peter Granville

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New Century Foundation Research Analyzes Impact of Mandatory FAFSA Policy in Louisiana

Due to Louisiana’s mandatory FAFSA policy — requiring all 12th graders to apply for federal financial aid or expressly opt-out — within a year, the gap in completed applications between high and low-income districts closed by 87%, according to new research by The Century Foundation (TCF). The gap closed entirely over the course of two […]

July 30, 2020

Community Colleges

Report: Community Colleges Are Being Short-Changed by the CARES Act

Emergency aid for students is crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some of the most vulnerable students are being overlooked.

May 11, 2020

Community Colleges

Report Examines What “Free College” Really Means

As the term “free college” becomes a common refrain among policymakers, educators and political candidates, researchers at a progressive think tank have found that despite “astonishing” growth, many of these programs are falling short of expectations.

June 9, 2019