TICAS' Jessica Thompson, SVP, told @WJCLNews about the changes made to student loan repayment plans under the reconciliation law. "It's going to create a lot of confusion, which is why we're super concerned about a default crisis amassing."

President Trump's signing of the reconciliation bill introduced changes that'll impact #HigherEd for generations. Our latest blogs analyze effects on Pell Grants, student protections, loan repayments, & SNAP/Medicaid cuts. Visit our #ReconciliationRecap:

2/2 Read the full brief to learn how emergency aid can improve completion rates for student parents.

1/2 HCM Strategists recently shared the impact emergency aid can have on supporting student parents. More than 1 in 5 students are student parents, many of whom struggle with basic needs insecurity.

TICAS' @Gadkaree spoke w/ @the_herald about the reconciliation law. "The rushed legislation is sure to have unintended consequences, but it's equally sure to achieve one clear objective: fewer college grads to support our nation’s economy/workforce.”

According to TICAS President Sameer @Gadkaree, repealing #SAVE could lead to an increase in defaults, particularly among lower-income borrowers. Read more from @IBTimesUK here:

@MannyRodri7 @CalMatters 2/2 "California’s Dream Act application adds a level of security for applicants as the information they receive is only shared with the campuses listed on a student’s application to determine whether the student is eligible for financial aid."

1/2 TICAS' California #HigherEd expert @MannyRodri7 spoke with @CalMatters about California students with immigrant parents applying for #FinAid.

@SpectrumNews1WI 2/2 “Once you open the federal spigot, a lot of programs will come & look for that money, & they may not always be working in the best interest of students."

1/2 TICAS' Michele Zampini spoke with @SpectrumNews1WI about President Trump's change to the #PellGrant program to include short-term job training programs:.

2/2 While RAP does appear to have some attractive features, those are outweighed by other attributes that will leave most borrowers with unaffordable monthly options. Read the full article here: .Read our blog on RAP here:

1/2 TICAS' Jessica Thompson, Senior VP, spoke with The New York Times about the Repayment Assistance Program (RAP), which is part of the reconciliation law that was recently signed.

1/2 We are excited to release the second edition of the TICAS State Policy Digest. This quarter's focus is on supporting states to proactively prepare for widespread federal changes to #HigherEd and public benefits.

“It becomes a situation where in order to pay back your loan, you need to make more money — & in order to make more money, you need to finish a degree." - Michele Zampini, AVP, spoke w/ @capitalandmain about collections on defaulted student loans resuming.

When asked about the recently passed reconciliation bill, TICAS President @Gadkaree said it "can only be described as one big mistake—the consequences of which will negatively affect college students, borrowers, & their families for years to come."

NEW | 11 days ago, President Trump signed into law a reconciliation bill that will drastically change #HigherEd in our country. Our new blog summarizes the provisions affecting #HigherEd for students, borrowers, & taxpayers in the reconciliation law:

3/3 Read our full statement here:

2/3 In response, TICAS Sr. VP Jessica Thompson said: “We will continue to oppose efforts that hollow out the Department’s critical functions & help ensure policymakers are accountable for delivering on the promises they made to students, borrowers, & families across the country.”.

1/3 NEW | Today the Supreme Court ruled to allow the mass firings of Department of Education staff to proceed. The decision to gut the Department’s workforce will further the chaos and harm that students and borrowers have experienced over the past several months.

@29NewsWVIR 2/2 “We are always telling Congress the more you invest in Pell grants, the more you’re helping students pay for college, and the more return that the country will get on that investment in their success going forward.”