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EdTrust-New York Releases New Report on Systemic Barriers in Early Childhood and Poverty-Reduction Programs
The report delves into both qualitative and quantitative data to uncover the barriers faced by families, particularly those of color, immigrant families, and low-income households, as they navigate complex systems to access poverty-reduction and early childhood programs.
Schools are deploying innovative strategies to support FAFSA completion. Is it enough for Universal FAFSA?
Education leaders can learn from staff in these schools to reverse recent overall declines in completion caused by the pandemic and botched Better FAFSA roll out. Many of the best practices schools have used across the state to improve FAFSA completion are highlighted by winners of EdTrust-New York’s annual FAFSA Challenge.
Universal FAFSA is on the horizon in New York. Here’s what students and counselors had to say.
The vast majority of students in our discussion groups support Universal FAFSA. They believe it will provide future high school students with a better understanding of financial aid opportunities and minimize the number of students who do not complete the FAFSA moving forward. They recognize, however, that not all students are interested in postsecondary education and are in favor of allowing students to sign a waiver to opt out.
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