TICAS

65+ #HigherEd orgs came together to urge #Congress to act immediately to provide new funding that fully covers the current and projected #PellGrant shortfall. Read the full letter here: buff.ly/b9eV9D4

Thank you to the Assembly Higher Education Committee for voting to pass AB 1543 which would establish key consumer protections guardrails on Workforce Pell in California. #CALeg #WorkforcePell

New Blog | The student debt crisis is affecting local communities, economies, and workforces. States need to be prepared for federal student lending changes and take action to protect student borrowers. Read more here: buff.ly/hIu02rN

2/2 AB1534 creates an implementation process that ensures compliance with HR1, requires data reporting, establishes an advisory board, clarifies revocation standards, and adds key protections for students and taxpayer dollars.

1/2 Today, TICAS’ Manny Rodriguez shared testimony in support of Assembly Bill 1534 by Assemblymember Irwin, which provides structure for California’s implementation of the federal Workforce Pell Grants.

Join TICAS to lead initiatives in Michigan, focusing on student-centered policies around affordability, graduation, essential needs, and borrower protection. This is a remote position, with a preference for candidates based in Michigan. buff.ly/NQ2CefD

Your experience with higher ed can help shape a better system. Share your story here: buff.ly/yZ5iqF8

Join TICAS and lead efforts in Michigan to advance student-centered policies on affordability, completion, basic needs, and borrower protections. This is a remote role, with preference for Michigan-based candidates. buff.ly/NQ2CefD

For too many Black students, repaying student loans is a heavier burden. Stronger oversight and protections are needed to stop predatory practices and ensure fair access to higher education. Learn more here: buff.ly/e2G1BbE

2/2 This afternoon TICAS’ Christopher Madaio shared testimony in support of MD Senate Bill 628, which will focus on addressing institutional debt and the issues school debt poses for MD residents, instilling transparency that can lead to better solutions. buff.ly/2ZYdzwW

1/2 Institutional debt, commonly in the form of unpaid tuition, has far reaching consequences for students, with students of color and lower-income students often disproportionately impacted.

TICAS is looking for a leader to help shape policy and build partnerships that improve college affordability and student success in Michigan. Remote, Michigan candidates preferred. buff.ly/NQ2CefD

Black students at for-profit colleges often face disappointing outcomes, high debt, and misleading recruitment. Without strong oversight, these risks will grow. State leaders must step in and demand stronger protections and transparency for students. buff.ly/e2G1BbE

Our 2026 federal policy agenda offers recommendations for Congress to strengthen our nation’s #HigherEd system and ensure it provides equitable opportunities for all Americans to achieve financial security. Read it here: buff.ly/JWfNRGd

Policy shapes how people access college and what it takes to stay there. We want to hear from students and borrowers navigating that firsthand. buff.ly/yZ5iqF8

For-profit schools lead to bigger debt burdens at institutions with majority-Black student populations. State leaders must protect historically marginalized students. ✊🏽 New report with @TICAS_org: ticas.org/accountability…

85+ organizations came together to urge #Congress protect borrowers from economic harm as the proposed rule under the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Negotiated Rulemaking is finalized and implemented. Read the full comment here: buff.ly/CHzRnrQ

Earlier this week we submitted a public comment in response to ED's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Reimagining and Improving Student Education." Offering recommendations to improve outcomes and clarity for borrowers. Read our comment here: buff.ly/bKbGvRs

For-profit schools lead to bigger debt burdens at institutions with majority Black student populations. It is critical that state leaders protect historically marginalized students. Read the detailed findings here: buff.ly/e2G1BbE

ED is considering changing the definition of who is considered a "professional" student, which'll determine which prgms qualify for higher loan limits. TICAS' Michele Zampini anticipates that this will cause more students to turn to private loans instead. buff.ly/JkV8L7I