Committed to improving college access and success in higher education for all students, with a special focus on underserved populations

Initiative

Postsecondary Data Collaborative (PostsecData)

Through the PostsecData Collaborative, IHEP is leading efforts to improve postsecondary education data quality and use. For example, in May 2016, IHEP collaborated with partners to publish 11 policy papers on Envisioning the National Postsecondary Infrastructure in the 21st Century – the largest effort to date aimed at improving national postsecondary data systems. Explore the policy recommendations here.

Read more

View Current Initiatives

News & Commentaries

May 18, 2020

IHEP Joins 76 Higher Education Organizations in Calling on Congress to Support Students by Strengthening the Pell Grant

May 13, 2020

Members of the Postsecondary Data Collaborative (PostsecData) Encourage the National Center for Education Statistics to Add Additional Questions on How COVID-19 is Impacting Students

May 12, 2020

Members of Postsecondary Data Collaborative (PostsecData) Encourage U.S. Department of Education to Include Equitable Data Principles for Reporting on Emergency Aid

Apr 29, 2020

IHEP Joins Over 200 Industry and Public Interest Groups Asking Congress to Support Affordable Broadband Internet Access

Policy Priorities

Affordability & Need-Based Aid

Need-based aid does more than make college more affordable - it makes college possible.

Data & Transparency

Strong use of data promotes strong student outcomes.

Degree Completion

To close equity gaps, students must cross the degree completion finish line.

Higher Education for Students Impacted by the Criminal Justice System

The criminal justice system is filled with potential students who stand to benefit the most from high-quality postsecondary education.