New Study: Half of U.S. Children Whose Parents Want Structured Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out

Survey of 30,000+ Parents Finds Cost Is Greatest Barrier; Just 13% of Kids in Low-Income Families Participate; Vast Majority of Parents Give Programs High MarksWashington, D.C., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE ...

Pell Grants for skill-based programs begin July 1 | Morning in America

For the first time ever, students who want to enroll in a trade school will now be eligible to apply for financial aid.
Housing Finance

The Rise of ‘Little A’ and How Local Programs Are Closing the Housing Gap

Facing federal delays and a 7.2M-unit gap, cities are creating ‘Little A’ housing programs. Discover how they are shifting ...
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Low-Income Internet Guide: How to Qualify for Free or Discounted Internet

There's been an ACP-sized hole in many Americans' budgets for the last half of 2024. The Affordable Connectivity Program ended in June, leaving more than 23 million homes in the US with internet bills ...
The Hill

Trump re-ups push to eliminate low-income heating assistance program LIHEAP

President Trump is once again proposing to eliminate a program that helps low-income people heat and cool their homes. The president’s budget, released Friday, states that the Low Income Home Energy ...
Inside Higher Ed

Most Low-Income Students Find Bachelor’s Degrees Unaffordable

The high cost associated with college is one of the greatest deterrents for students interested in higher education. A 2024 survey by Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab found that 68 percent of ...