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Facts in Hand: Supporting Veterans Through the Post–9/11 GI Bill
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.
Facts in Hand: Measuring Student Loan Default Today
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.
Facts in Hand: College Enrollment During the Pandemic
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.
Facts in Hand: Students of Color and Degree Attainment
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.
Facts in Hand: Who Is Borrowing for College?
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.
Facts in Hand: Keeping the United States Competitive
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.
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