Need- and Merit-Based Financial Aid: State Profiles
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50-State Comparison: Need- and Merit-Based Financial Aid
States collectively invest over $12 billion a year to support over 4.5 million students through financial aid programs. Most states disburse aid based on students’ financial need, or a measure…
Policy Design Principles for Connecting Education to Work
This paper details four principles of policy design for connecting education to work and shares current examples from states.
Recent Legislative Trends Addressing the Ongoing Suicide Crisis
This September, during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we reflect on the current state of students’ mental health and the ongoing suicide health crisis. Recent research shows that hospitals across the country saw…
50-State Comparison: Education and Workforce Development Connections
While the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act plays a role in workforce development, state policymakers actively seek ways beyond WIOA requirements to connect education with workforce development. This resource…