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We’ve updated our blog with the latest Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis based on cost estimates for the House Republican proposal. The estimates show reductions in #PellGrant aid for more than half of Pell recipients. Click below to learn more:

"Similarly, allowing borrowers to make affordable loan payments in the near term doesn’t just protect borrowers from needless loan defaults, it also protects the public’s investment in the federal student loan program.” - Mike Pierce testifying before the HELP Cmte today.

“More than 1-in-12 U.S. adults will be negatively affected by the Trump Administration’s early executive actions in the student loan market.” - Mike Pierce testifying before the HELP Cmte today.

"Changing Full-Time Pell from 12 to 15 hours could keep some students out of the in-demand workforce. Last year, over 5,000 Pell-awarded ACC students were enrolled in 12-14 credits and would lose opportunities and support." - russell lowery-hart testifying before the HELP Cmte today.

"Predatory programs prey on our most vulnerable neighbors, leaving students with no employable skill or credential of value and a mountain of debt with no job through which they can pay it back." - russell lowery-hart testifying before the HELP Cmte today.

We’re hiring! TICAS is looking to grow our Anti-Poverty & Basic Needs Team with someone passionate about supporting students’ basic needs. This is a remote role w/ preference for the DC area. Visit buff.ly/t4QEt63 to learn more!

Tell #Congress to #VoteNO on legislation that would severely restrict college access for millions of Americans by slashing #Pell and #FinAid programs, removing essential protections, and making it harder to repay student loan debt. Take action here: buff.ly/k2rkq4i

Visit our resource hub to learn more about reconciliation and why #Congress should #VoteNo on this legislation: buff.ly/5e8CutJ

NEW | A recent NASFAA survey shows colleges nationwide are experiencing operational delays and breakdowns in communication with the U.S. Department of Education—making it harder for students to access and understand info on #FinAid. Read more below 👇

“Congress has a chance to ensure that education beyond high school is accessible, affordable, & a reliable investment for both students and taxpayers.” – Sameer Gadkaree & Denise Forte ▶️ Read the new blog below ▶️ Take action and tell #Congress to #VoteNo: buff.ly/k2rkq4i

Tell #Congress to #VoteNO on legislation that would severely restrict college access for millions of Americans by slashing #Pell and #FinAid programs, removing essential protections, and making it harder to repay student loan debt. Take action here: buff.ly/k2rkq4i

TICAS’s Senior Director, Carrie Welton, spoke with Jessica Washington The Intercept about how these harmful proposals would threaten college access and undermine economic mobility for student parents. Read more here: buff.ly/YaylsHb

#HigherEd expert Michele Zampini advises, “Student loan default comes with severe consequences, including wage garnishment. The federal government can garnish your tax refunds and Social Security benefits.” Read more here: ajc.com/politics/2025/…

The House Reconciliation proposal would eliminate subsidized loans, cut #Pell Grants, and make loan repayment more expensive, putting college further out of reach for millions. Learn what’s at stake: buff.ly/ajpE8uh

We’re hiring! TICAS is growing our Anti-Poverty & Basic Needs Team and looking for someone committed to advocating for policies that help students achieve economic mobility. This is a remote role, with a preference for candidates in the DC area: buff.ly/t4QEt63

TICAS' Kyle Southern spoke with News from the States || bsky @statesnewsroom.com about how the House #Reconciliation bill "weakens or rolls back many critical student protections that have been put in place as guardrails to help ensure the quality of post-secondary programs." More▶️ buff.ly/L6u5dVa