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Students from low-income backgrounds are about half as likely to complete a postsecondary degree or certificate by age 26 as their high-income peers.
NCAN member-served students from low-income high schools were nearly 40% more likely to earn a postsecondary credential within six years.
The maximum Pell Grant used to be worth more than 75% of the cost of attendance at a public four-year institution. Today, it’s worth less than 30%.
Posted on 6/16/2026 The US House of Representatives passed the No Aid for Ghost Students Act on June 10 by a vote of 249 to 172. The bill requires Federal Student Aid to implement a system to protect against identity fraud.
Posted on 6/15/2026 NCAN members can now renew under a new anniversary-based membership model. Learn about the updated renewal process, access the new member portal, and connect with the growing network advancing college access and success.
Posted on 6/12/2026 As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, it’s important to recognize the many challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces, including the financial burden of paying for college.
Posted on 6/10/2026 The US House Appropriations Committee just advanced a proposal to eliminate federally subsidized student loans, and we wanted to unpack what this would mean for the students NCAN members serve.
Posted on 6/10/2026 On June 9, the House Appropriations Committee approved a spending bill that increases the maximum Pell Grant by $50 and addresses the program's funding shortfall—paid for by eliminating subsidized student loans.
Posted on 4/24/2026 Use this free tool from NCAN to track FAFSA completion rates on a national, state, and local scale.
Posted on 5/13/2026 The high school class of 2026 has set an all time high FAFSA completion rate, as of May 1. Then only question now is by how much will we break the record.
Posted on 4/3/2026 The Trump Administration released its Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal, which maintains the maximum Pell Grant of $7,395 for a fourth straight year and provides adequate funding to address the funding shortfall.
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