Articles
The articles below cover college affordability, college access and preparation, and admission policies. Click on the name of the article to read the summary and to find a link to the article.
A Stronger Nation Learning Beyond High School Builds American Talent
This report by the Lumina Foundation explores educational attainment after high school by race and ethnicity, state, and for the nation as a whole.
From Cradle to College
This article outlines tips that can help students prepare for college.
https://www.idra.org/resource-center/from-the-cradle-to-college/
College Preparation and Access that Expands Opportunities
This brief summarizes some of the barriers that students face. It also gives specific policy recommendations for the Texas legislature that can increase access to higher education.
https://www.idra.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/College-Prep-and-Access-2021.pdf
How Can Congress Improve College Affordability & Permanently Reduce Reliance on Student Debt? Double the Maximum Pell Grant & Restore State Investment in Public Colleges
This article provides a comprehensive approach to closing the affordability gap.
Policies That Hurt Minority Applicants
Learn about the policies that hurt minority students and what institutions can do to adjust these policies.
Nonprofit Resources
Click on the images below to learn about Dallas-based nonprofits that equip students with the knowledge to navigate higher education.
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