The Payne Center
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The Payne Center conducts evidence-based research and develops innovative programs to address critical societal challenges.
Washington, D.C.
Joined September 2021
RT @tmcf_hbcu: The freedom to explore opportunities and experiences, make new friends and gain a university family is one click away! Finis….
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.@DiverseIssues recently highlighted the work and goals of the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center in their recent publication. Check out the article here:
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Join The Payne Center on June 4th for the Black Communities, Climates, and the Environment A Summit on Science, Systemic Inequalities, and Solutions Convening! Seating is limited. Register TODAY at
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TOMORROW at 11am, Dr. M. C. Brown II, will join US Dept. of Ed Asst. Sec. Roberto J. Rodriguez and Dr. Joshua Elliott of the Brains Institute for a 30-min virtual conversation on the essential role of R&D in propelling our nation’s future. Register Here:
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The first volume in The Payne Center Book Series, “Creating New Possibilities for the Future of HBCUs" has been released! The first volume provides critical examination of the current contributions and future directions of the nation’s HBCUs. @tmcf_hbcu
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Join us THIS FRIDAY from 6-9pm at Weathered Souls Charlotte as we partner with the HBCU Labor Day Classic for a BrandRaiser. Come learn about @PayneCenter, meet Dr. N. Joyce Payne, and network with HBCU Presidents and alumni. #PayneCenter #HBCULaborDayClassic #BigCitiesTour
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A few more details remain to apply for $50,000 grants for #HBCU Research Centers. Share widely and apply today!. #urbanstudies #grants #research #sustainability #housing #faculty
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Apply today! Currently accepting proposals for $50,000 grants to HBCU-based research centers. * Deadline: August 15, 2022 *. Learn more:
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Reminder: There is *one week* remaining to apply for $25,000 research grants for HBCU faculty working on projects to advance racial justice in urban development, housing, community investment, and related topics. Please share and apply today at:
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After 20 years of repayment, the average remaining Parent PLUS loan balance is 38% of the principal. Parent borrowers simply can't manage the burden of PLUS loans, and it is impeding many older Americans from retiring.
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Unlike other types of federal loans, Parent PLUS loans are only capped at the cost of attendance, meaning they can be exorbitant.
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Black families disproportionately need to take out Parent PLUS loans to pay for their children's education due to the racial wealth gap, in which the average white family holds 10x more wealth than the average Black family.
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"The share of Black Parent PLUS borrowers whose families have so little wealth or income that their expected family contribution (EFC) to a college education. is zero rose from 15 percent in 2008 to an astonishing 42 percent in 2018.".
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At HBCUs, 80% of Parent PLUS loan students are also Pell recipients, meaning they are the most low-income and low-wealth families.
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It is essential that any student loan forgiveness by the Biden administration, @usedgov, @SecCardona include Parent PLUS borrowers. This new report by @TCFdotorg 's @PeterHGranville shows that Parent PLUS loans deepen the racial wealth gap. Some stats 👇.
A new report, out today from TCF's @PeterHGranville, explores the impact of Parent PLUS loans on families, particularly low-income parents & parents of color. Learn more about how loan forgiveness would impact these borrowers:
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RT @TCFdotorg: "Black parents are disproportionately burdened by Parent PLUS borrowing, leading to deeper racial inequities in student loan….
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We are please to announce an exciting new funding opportunity for #HBCU academic research centers. Now accepting proposals -- please share widely and apply today! #urbanstudies #racialequity #economics #housing #sustainability
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