By Quameiha Raymond-Ducheine, storytelling associate Higher education has long been considered a cornerstone of achieving the American dream: the promise that with an education, one could secure a quality job, buy a home with a ...

Graduating from college represents a major achievement. Yet for far too many, once that goal is reached, students have yet another hurdle to clear: crippling student debt driven by compounding interest and the rising cost ...

By Nailah Jones, communications associate The “American Dream” passed down from generation to generation has always included the house with the white picket fence. But that dream remains a fantasy for most. And even with ...

By Dominque Feloss, program associate Postsecondary education- including certifications, 2-year degrees, 4-year degrees, and graduate degrees- are still impactful ways to achieve economic mobility. associate degree adds about $7,300 to a high school graduate’s annual ...

There are many benefits to postsecondary education for our community and individuals who pursue it – most notably, earning a postsecondary degree is a pathway to increased earnings over an individual’s lifetime. On average, earning ...