Ticas

read moreWe try to understand college opportunity through careful research and by listening to the students and those who serve them. We combine concrete, tailored policy recommendations with passionate, sophisticated advocacy, nationally and in California. The Project on Student Debt works to increase public understanding of rising student debt and the implications for our families, economy, and society. Through research, policy development, and advocacy, the Project's goal is to identify cost-effective solutions that expand educational opportunity, protect family financial security, and advance economic competitiveness.

read moreThe Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) is a nonprofit focused on research and policy work. TICAS does not offer legal or other advice to individual borrowers regarding their student loans. We regret that we cannot meet this need, and have provided the resources below in an effort to provide general information that addresses common questions. If you need advice or information, please see the information listed below. In December 2020, Congress passed a massive legislative package that included provisions to overhaul the financial aid application process and expand Pell Grant eligibility.