EAB has compiled a list of facts about first-generation students in the United States that draws from recently published research.
Author: ACE
Paper Finds Tuition-Free Promise Programs Reduce Income Gaps in College Choice
A recent National Bureau of Economic Research working paper focused on the effect of a targeted, tuition-free promise on college choices of high-achieving, low-income students in Michigan.
Study Examines Developmental Education Policies by State
A recent study conducted by the Education Commission of the States used a set of questions to identify state- and system-level policies that exist within each state that impact specific aspects of developmental education assessment and placement in postsecondary education.
The Rise of Mental Health on College Campuses: Protecting the Emotional Health of Our Nation’s College Students
Nance Roy, chief clinical officer of the Jed Foundation, provides action steps to support emotional well-being and reduce suicide and substance abuse for college students.
NBER Paper Explores How Cost of Instruction Varies by Field of Study
A recent working paper titled “Why is Math Cheaper than English? Understanding Cost Differences in Higher Education” released by The National Bureau of Economic Research analyzes department-level data to explore how the costs of postsecondary instruction vary across different fields of study.
Veterans Education Success Report Examines Veterans’ Completion Rates
A recent report released by Veterans Education Success examined the factors surrounding postsecondary degree completion of student veterans including rate of completion, use of GI Bill benefits, and time-to-degree.
Paper Studies Effects of Default Option on Student Loan Repayment
Findings from a recent NBER working paper suggest that as many as one in four student borrowers are enrolled in the federal standard repayment plan—and exposed to the risk of loan default—because it is the default repayment option.
ACE at 100: Supporting College Access and Diversity
Achieving equitable access to college for communities of color and recognizing and protecting institutional autonomy and freedom to construct a diverse campus that generates educational benefits for its students have been critical goals for ACE throughout its history.
Brookings Report Highlights Worrisome Trends Among Parents Who Borrow Money for Kids’ College
A new Brookings report discusses trends among parents who take out Parent PLUS loans to support their children through college.
Northwestern University Expands Native American Initiatives
New fellowship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students conducting research relevant to Native American communities and organizations is the latest result of Northwestern University’s (IL) efforts to address and rectify the historical mistreatment of Native Americans.
New Report Finds Minority Students Face Equity Gap at Certain Public Institutions
A recent report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce asserts that admissions practices and growing funding gaps are splitting the public higher education system into two unequal tracks separated by race.
Female Department Chairs Help Narrow Gender Gaps for Faculty and Students
A new working paper by Princeton University’s Andrew Langan provides evidence on the effects of female department chairs on workforce composition, gender pay gap, and academic department promotion.