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For limited noncommercial use, you are free to share these materials with others as long as the materials are not altered in any way and are properly attributed to the American Council on Education. Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right February 2, 2023 Facts in Hand: Supporting Veterans Through the Post–9/11 GI Bill Educational benefits are vital for ensuring that veterans can succeed in higher education. In terms of funding and number of beneficiaries, the Post–9/11 GI Bill is the largest of the VA's benefit programs. Download August 30, 2022 Facts in Hand: Measuring Student Loan Default Today With the student loan repayment pause going on for over two years now, federal policy makers and isntitutions need a new way to measure the share of borrowers who default on their debts. Download July 26, 2022 Facts in Hand: College Enrollment During the Pandemic While overall enrollment in postsecondary education has been declining over the past decade, the pandemic appears to have exacerbated this trend, especially at community colleges and among nontraditional students. Download June 22, 2022 Facts in Hand: Students of Color and Degree Attainment Over two million students will receive college degrees this year, and a record share of them will be students of color. These gains in degree attainment, particularly among Hispanic students, are especially strong in STEM fields. Download May 17, 2022 Facts in Hand: Who Is Borrowing for College? Data show that undergraduate student borrowing patterns are similar across sectors, an indicator that higher education is trying to minimize undergraduate debt. Graduate student borrowing data, however, offer a note of caution. Download March 14, 2022 Facts in Hand: Keeping the United States Competitive U.S. colleges and universities play a vital role in expanding our nation’s STEM capacity and building a strong STEM workforce. Partnerships between the federal government and postsecondary institutions are crucial in this work. Download Browse All Newsletter Section 3 Content Section 3 Content LeftThe Higher Education and National Affairs newsletter covers events in Washington that impact our member campuses and higher education at large. It also keeps you updated on ACE's activities in areas such as international education, leadership, research and analysis, and post-traditional learning and attainment, along with the latest posts from our blog, Higher Education Today, and the top higher education headlines from around the country. Subcribe now to get HENA free to your inbox each Tuesday morning. 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