Resource: Aiding Attainment
Leveraging State Financial Aid for Access and Success
In an era where the majority of jobs require education or training beyond high school, the rising cost of higher education poses significant barriers for many aspiring students. Financial aid is critical for enabling more students to achieve their educational and career goals.
While federal financial aid can provide a strong foundation, state financial aid programs are playing an increasingly pivotal role in bridging affordability gaps, enabling access to higher education, and helping states meet their workforce needs.
Aiding Attainment: Leveraging State Financial Aid for Access and Success is a new set of resources detailing how states can lead the way in designing and implementing financial aid programs that expand postsecondary access and success. Below you will find:
- A full report examining the crucial role of state financial aid in enhancing student access and success, including an overview of the many factors state leaders should consider when designing state aid programs and key insights from leading states
- A State Aid Benchmarking Tool detailing foundational and advanced policies and practices that can serve as a roadmap for state leaders
- Spotlights detailing the work of three leading states (Michigan, Tennessee, and Washington)
- A look at how different state policies would impact five hypothetical students with different backgrounds and circumstances
If you’re interested in learning more about ways to enhance your state’s financial aid offerings to further expand access and success, please reach out to bfalduti@edstrategy.org.
