"The (students) are certainly not who you see in movies," said Julie Peller, executive director of Higher Learning Advocates, a…
WASHINGTON (March 11, 2021) — Yesterday, Congress passed and President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, which will provide…
WASHINGTON (February 10, 2021) — Higher Learning Advocates today submitted a reply comment to the Federal Communications Commission regarding…
WASHINGTON (December 21, 2020) — Today, Congress introduced an omnibus funding package combined with additional coronavirus relief. The following…
Today's students—who are more diverse in age, race, and income than any previous generation—are more likely to be older,…
WASHINGTON (December 9, 2020) — Earlier today, a bipartisan group of Senators released a framework summary for their $908…
Julie Peller, executive director of Higher Learning Advocates, told the Hechinger Report that the FAFSA application is often the…
Executive Director Julie Peller spoke with KMAland Broadcasting about higher education during the pandemic.Listen here.
WASHINGTON (September 18, 2020) — Forty-seven organizations came together today to urge Congress to provide more supports for student…
WASHINGTON (July 28, 2020) — Yesterday, Senate Republicans released their coronavirus relief plan, the HEALS Act, which is aimed…
Executive Director Julie Peller appeared on CBS 19 News to discuss colleges and universities reopening this fall and how…
Executive Director Julie Peller appeared on WRAL News to discuss how institutions and policymakers can best support today's students…