The Institute for College Access and SuccessThe Institute for College Access & Success is a trusted source of research, design, and advocacy for student-centered public policies that promote affordability, accountability, and equity in higher education. Our Project on Student Debt increases public understanding of rising student debt and the implications for our families, economy, and society.
Since 2005, we have worked to strengthen Pell Grants, which reduce students’ need to borrow; increase investment in public colleges, which serve three-quarters of undergraduates; and create and improve income-driven repayment plans, which keep federal student loan payments more manageable for millions of borrowers. However, much work remains to secure truly equitable access to an affordable, quality higher education.