Third Way Education

Did a Pell Grant help you along your higher ed journey, now or in the past? We're collecting video & written testimonials because we want to hear your story. Tell us how it made a difference. 🔗 bit.ly/4bJZAZH

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

On the hunt for the next career move? 🫣 Explore roles across the higher ed policy space at higheredpolicyjobs.org and find opportunities that make an impact. 💫

Check out our Deputy Director of Higher Ed Policy, @BenCecil, on a panel hosted by @BrookingsInst discussing the future of federal student loans under the OBBBA changes. Register to watch the conversation taking place this Thursday: brookings.edu/events/the-fut…

Voters are weighing in on the higher ed changes under OBBBA and the results are worth a look. We broke down the data and what it means in our latest webinar. Watch the full replay here: youtu.be/vtifEz4IiKk?si…

ICYMI: We sat down with Lodriguez Murray from @UNCF to discuss what students are facing right now, including the growing Pell Grant shortfall. If Pell is going to cover today’s cost of attendance, Congress must reinvest. Watch the full convo here: youtu.be/fFJHtZxhvNY?si…

For months, the debate over “graduate” vs “professional” degrees has dominated higher ed policy conversations. What was once a technical classification carries new weight after Congress eliminated Grad PLUS + set federal loan limits. Here’s what to know: thirdway.org/blog/q-a-why-t…

.@ThirdWayEDU poll finds strong public support for the higher ed provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Accountability for low-earning programs: 66% support, 19% oppose Student loan limits: 62% support, 20% oppose

Even under the shadow of OBBBA, a majority of voters support key higher ed reforms focused on cost and accountability. Our new memo breaks down the data and provides messaging guidance for lawmakers navigating this landscape. 💡thirdway.org/polling/now-mo…

The conversation around higher ed reform is shifting, and voters are paying attention. Join us on March 9 as we unpack how the public is responding to OBBBA and what it means for the path forward. Save your spot 👇 bit.ly/4kWXRDs

Is college worth it? In Illinois, the numbers say yes. 🌾 From strong earnings to real access for Pell students, the University of Illinois System shows how public universities can drive economic mobility. Read our latest blog 🔗 higheredvaluemetrics.org/blog

The data is in. Voters have clear reactions to the higher ed reforms in OBBBA, and we’re breaking it all down on March 9. Join us for a webinar on what policymakers need to know now. Register here: bit.ly/4kWXRDs

The K-12 tax credit scholarship program may look like a typical school voucher—it's not. It incentivizes taxpayers to donate to scholarship organizations, which then provide funds to students who need them most. More from @laurameckler (@washingtonpost)👇 washingtonpost.com/education/2026…

Are you a Post-Class Applicant with questions about the Sweet v. McMahon settlement? We’re breaking down what to expect for relief, repayment, and more. Swipe to find answers, then access more resources on our website → ppsl.org/cases/sweet-v-…

If ED is serious about putting students at the center, the data must follow. Restore funding for key NCES surveys, link IPEDS with Treasury to track outcomes, expand grad program transparency, and better measure community college success. Here’s how. thirdway.org/memo/four-ways…

"The backlash reflects a misdiagnosis of the real policy problem: the previous graduate lending program enabled uncapped borrowing and fueled excessive tuition growth," says @KellyMcManusEdu. Grad PLUS became a blank check that drove prices higher. Reform restores accountability.

New polling shows how voters are responding to the higher ed reforms in OBBBA. On Monday, March 9, we’ll break down what the data says, what’s resonating, and what policymakers should be paying attention to. ⤵️ bit.ly/4kWXRDs

As we conclude #BlackHistoryMonth, we sat down with Lodriguez Murray from @UNCF to talk about the role the organization plays in advancing Black student success and why continued investment in HBCUs matters right now. Tune in to the full conversation💡 thirdway.org/interview/inte…

Relying on inconsistent annual approps leaves students + families unsure how to pay for college. Pell Grant power is shrinking. Lawmakers must ensure stable funding, including Workforce Pell, so the program delivers on its promise. More in @bestcolleges bestcolleges.com/news/pell-gran…

Grad PLUS loans are on their way out. In just a few months, new borrowers won’t have access. Here’s the rise and fall of a program that once opened the door to graduate school for thousands. 🔗 thirdway.org/memo/how-we-go…