Nov 16, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
A college degree brings with it the promise of a brighter future. And for many, a brighter future means finding a stable job with a sustainable income, or being able to advance in an existing career. However, postsecondary education, for many students, does not come...
Nov 10, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
Florida House Bill 851, passed into law in July 2014, allows eligible Florida high school graduates to pay in-state college tuition rates regardless of their or their parents’ immigration status. According to a new report by the Florida College Access Network, 2,475...
Oct 26, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
Last month, the U.S Department of Education released the new and improved College Scorecard, a user and mobile-friendly online database that empowers students and their families to make smart decisions about where to enroll for higher education. The College Scorecard...
Oct 21, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
Students on today’s college campuses can vary greatly in age, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status and enrollment type. Students with diverse interests and backgrounds have diverse needs, as well. So how do students go about finding the right college that is the...
Oct 14, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
Online news organization ProPublica recently launched Debt by Degrees, a database that identifies how low-income students are faring at nearly 7,000 higher education institutions in America. Also referred to as “ProPublica’s College Scorecard,” the database utilizes...
Oct 12, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
The Florida Department of Education recently released EdStats, a PK-20 education information portal which connects users to statistical information about PK-12, college, career and adult education and employment outcomes for Florida students, staff and schools. The...
