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1/3 Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced its move to transfer responsibilities to other agencies, which will undermine education and create confusion for families, students, and schools. buff.ly/XExh9rb
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
1/3 Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced its move to transfer responsibilities to other agencies, which will undermine education and create confusion for families, students, and schools. buff.ly/XExh9rb
In honor of 20 years of TICAS, our staff shared their reflections on our mission and vision. Learn more about our anniversary: buff.ly/xdpDtMI
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In honor of 20 years of TICAS, our staff shared their reflections on our mission and vision. Learn more about our anniversary: buff.ly/xdpDtMI
The student loan system is stuck. So are the people in it. If that’s you, we want to hear your story. buff.ly/4sL2hg8
November 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The student loan system is stuck. So are the people in it. If that’s you, we want to hear your story. buff.ly/4sL2hg8
We’re hiring! TICAS is looking for someone to lead our federal efforts and build a broad coalition of support for our policy agenda. This is a remote role, with a preference for candidates in the DC area: buff.ly/NzLqOhp
November 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We’re hiring! TICAS is looking for someone to lead our federal efforts and build a broad coalition of support for our policy agenda. This is a remote role, with a preference for candidates in the DC area: buff.ly/NzLqOhp
#HigherEd basic needs advocates worry about the return of #SNAP benefits. TICAS’ Erika Roberson tells The 74 Million that receiving benefits will help students focus on their studies instead of their next meal. buff.ly/YOu327Z
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November 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#HigherEd basic needs advocates worry about the return of #SNAP benefits. TICAS’ Erika Roberson tells The 74 Million that receiving benefits will help students focus on their studies instead of their next meal. buff.ly/YOu327Z
An op-ed from TICAS’ Emmanuel Rodriguez and the HERE Lab’s Laura Hamilton highlights an overlooked group: students from low- or middle-income households with little or no family wealth. As fed cuts loom, supporting CA's dually disadvantaged is essential. buff.ly/qq25pvk
Opinion | California colleges must target financial aid to students who need it most, despite federal cuts
Federal cuts will produce new challenges for higher ed, but financial aid priority should go to those with little or no wealth and low incomes.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
An op-ed from TICAS’ Emmanuel Rodriguez and the HERE Lab’s Laura Hamilton highlights an overlooked group: students from low- or middle-income households with little or no family wealth. As fed cuts loom, supporting CA's dually disadvantaged is essential. buff.ly/qq25pvk
We are deeply grateful for our president, Sameer Gadkaree’s, leadership over the past four years. Sameer will be stepping down as President & CEO. Our Board will be conducting a nationwide search. Interested parties should contact: TICAS@russellreynolds.com buff.ly/O5HtJk0
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We are deeply grateful for our president, Sameer Gadkaree’s, leadership over the past four years. Sameer will be stepping down as President & CEO. Our Board will be conducting a nationwide search. Interested parties should contact: TICAS@russellreynolds.com buff.ly/O5HtJk0
Last week, the Dept of Ed concluded the 2nd RISE #NegReg, bringing together #HigherEd stakeholders to negotiate how to implement changes to student loan borrowing and repayment under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1).
Read our recap & analysis of the second work period here: buff.ly/gDe8T9L
Read our recap & analysis of the second work period here: buff.ly/gDe8T9L
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Last week, the Dept of Ed concluded the 2nd RISE #NegReg, bringing together #HigherEd stakeholders to negotiate how to implement changes to student loan borrowing and repayment under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1).
Read our recap & analysis of the second work period here: buff.ly/gDe8T9L
Read our recap & analysis of the second work period here: buff.ly/gDe8T9L
Our blog last week warned that new contractors “have been slow to process a growing backlog of TPD applications,” leaving some borrowers with “erroneous denials” and others “waiting months with no updates.” More from Forbes here: buff.ly/ZRlRQrW
Student Loans: What The End Of The Shutdown Means For Borrowers
The reopening of the federal government has big implications for student loans and loan forgiveness. Here's what borrowers should know.
www.forbes.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Our blog last week warned that new contractors “have been slow to process a growing backlog of TPD applications,” leaving some borrowers with “erroneous denials” and others “waiting months with no updates.” More from Forbes here: buff.ly/ZRlRQrW
“We know that when students have these unmet basic needs such as food insecurity, they’re more likely to struggle academically, less likely to persist from semester to semester, and in some cases, may even drop out of college altogether.” - TICAS' Deborah Martin
With benefits suspended, college students — especially those with children — have been distracted by a battle over food they never expected to fight.
The overlooked SNAP recipients: 1.1 million college students
With benefits suspended, college students — especially those with children — have been distracted by a battle over food they never expected to fight.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“We know that when students have these unmet basic needs such as food insecurity, they’re more likely to struggle academically, less likely to persist from semester to semester, and in some cases, may even drop out of college altogether.” - TICAS' Deborah Martin
1/4 On Monday, the Department of Education (ED) announced it is restructuring the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). TICAS President Sameer Gadkaree responds:
November 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
1/4 On Monday, the Department of Education (ED) announced it is restructuring the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). TICAS President Sameer Gadkaree responds:
1/3 On Monday the Dept of Ed announced restructuring changes to FIPSE to make room for other priorities of the Trump Admin. The Basic Needs Grant, which helps students with needs like food, housing, and transportation, will have no funding in FY25.
November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
1/3 On Monday the Dept of Ed announced restructuring changes to FIPSE to make room for other priorities of the Trump Admin. The Basic Needs Grant, which helps students with needs like food, housing, and transportation, will have no funding in FY25.
Celebrating 20 years! We asked TICAS staff to reflect on our mission and vision and how these ideas show up in their work. Learn more about our 20th Anniversary here: buff.ly/xdpDtMI
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Celebrating 20 years! We asked TICAS staff to reflect on our mission and vision and how these ideas show up in their work. Learn more about our 20th Anniversary here: buff.ly/xdpDtMI
Policy shapes how people access college and what it takes to stay there. We want to hear from students and borrowers navigating that firsthand.https://buff.ly/4sL2hg8
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Policy shapes how people access college and what it takes to stay there. We want to hear from students and borrowers navigating that firsthand.https://buff.ly/4sL2hg8
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With the record-setting government shutdown dragging into its sixth week, more than 41 million people are still waiting on aid from the federal government’s largest anti-hunger program, also known as SNAP.
In a week without SNAP, Americans missed meals and skipped bills
For people on the margins of the nation’s economy, the federal food assistance program has become fundamental to their monthly survival.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
With the record-setting government shutdown dragging into its sixth week, more than 41 million people are still waiting on aid from the federal government’s largest anti-hunger program, also known as SNAP.
As part of our 20th anniversary, we asked TICAS staff what our mission and vision mean to them. Here’s what they shared. Learn more about our 20th anniversary: buff.ly/xdpDtMI
November 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
As part of our 20th anniversary, we asked TICAS staff what our mission and vision mean to them. Here’s what they shared. Learn more about our 20th anniversary: buff.ly/xdpDtMI
Our new analysis finds 137,000 CA community college students likely eligible for Pell Grants didn’t apply, leaving up to $534M unclaimed. Read more to explore who these students are and how policymakers can help ensure they access the aid for which they qualify. buff.ly/tz9ndnp
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our new analysis finds 137,000 CA community college students likely eligible for Pell Grants didn’t apply, leaving up to $534M unclaimed. Read more to explore who these students are and how policymakers can help ensure they access the aid for which they qualify. buff.ly/tz9ndnp
TICAS' Michele Zampini spoke with NewsBreak about how the Trump administration has explored selling parts of the federal student loan portfolio, warning that the move could weaken borrower protections and federal oversight. More here: buff.ly/aYLzqd0
Trump’s Student Loan Proposal Raises Red Flags - NewsBreak
The Trump administration has explored selling parts of the $1.6 trillion federal student loan portfolio to private investors. Michele Zampini of the Instit
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November 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
TICAS' Michele Zampini spoke with NewsBreak about how the Trump administration has explored selling parts of the federal student loan portfolio, warning that the move could weaken borrower protections and federal oversight. More here: buff.ly/aYLzqd0
Our recent blog warns that the Department’s rule on PSLF could have sweeping effects on higher education: “There is potential for a far-reaching impact from this rule change for higher education.” Read more here: buff.ly/3hYRMDr
Student Loan Forgiveness Rollback Threatens These Borrowers The Most
The Department of Education published new rules that would roll back student loan forgiveness. If they are enacted, broad cohorts of borrowers could be affected.
www.forbes.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Our recent blog warns that the Department’s rule on PSLF could have sweeping effects on higher education: “There is potential for a far-reaching impact from this rule change for higher education.” Read more here: buff.ly/3hYRMDr
TICAS' Erika Roberson spoke w/ @insidehighered.com about concerns that students who rely on #SNAP will get less food than they need, saying, "Food should not be a luxury, but today, sadly, many college students are finding themselves in a position where that’s their reality.” buff.ly/ac9Y6hU
Trump Partially Funds SNAP, Colleges Scramble
After court orders, the Trump administration agreed to use emergency reserves to pay for food stamps during the government shutdown. But the funds cover only half of what’s needed. Campuses are…
www.insidehighered.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
TICAS' Erika Roberson spoke w/ @insidehighered.com about concerns that students who rely on #SNAP will get less food than they need, saying, "Food should not be a luxury, but today, sadly, many college students are finding themselves in a position where that’s their reality.” buff.ly/ac9Y6hU
The Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) program has long helped lift the burden of student debt for individuals with severe disabilities. But changes at the Dept of Ed pose a threat to this program. Our latest brief & blog explain what’s at stake: buff.ly/tSvuPOw
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) program has long helped lift the burden of student debt for individuals with severe disabilities. But changes at the Dept of Ed pose a threat to this program. Our latest brief & blog explain what’s at stake: buff.ly/tSvuPOw
For two decades, we have championed affordable, equitable higher education. As we look to the next 20 years, our mission remains the same: ensuring higher education delivers on its promise for every student. Our Board Chair, Zakiya Smith Ellis, reflects on 20 years of TICAS' impact.
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
For two decades, we have championed affordable, equitable higher education. As we look to the next 20 years, our mission remains the same: ensuring higher education delivers on its promise for every student. Our Board Chair, Zakiya Smith Ellis, reflects on 20 years of TICAS' impact.
The student loan system is stuck. So are the people in it. If that’s you, we want to hear your story. buff.ly/4sL2hg8
November 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The student loan system is stuck. So are the people in it. If that’s you, we want to hear your story. buff.ly/4sL2hg8
In response to how changes to student eligibility for the #PellGrant program threaten student success, TICAS' Jessica Thompson said, "We anticipate that this will affect a very small number of students, but this remains to be seen what it looks like on the ground.” buff.ly/CtVJb1n
How One Big Beautiful Bill Act Threatens Student Success
At a webinar Tuesday, experts shared projections about how the budget bill could impact college students and their financial stability.
www.insidehighered.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
In response to how changes to student eligibility for the #PellGrant program threaten student success, TICAS' Jessica Thompson said, "We anticipate that this will affect a very small number of students, but this remains to be seen what it looks like on the ground.” buff.ly/CtVJb1n
Yesterday, the Department of Ed released its final rule attacking the PSLF program, giving the Dept the power to strip nonprofits, schools, & governments of PSLF eligibility based on its own determinations of illegal conduct. Read our updated blog to learn more about what this means: buff.ly/mVJvHXQ
October 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Yesterday, the Department of Ed released its final rule attacking the PSLF program, giving the Dept the power to strip nonprofits, schools, & governments of PSLF eligibility based on its own determinations of illegal conduct. Read our updated blog to learn more about what this means: buff.ly/mVJvHXQ