The conversation about student debt policy is heating up, and there’s been a recent focus on how student debt adversely impacts Black students. At Trellis Foundation, we care deeply about postsecondary affordability, access, and completion. This post provides a brief context of the research and headlines that have helped shape our thinking on these issues [...]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students have become unable to pay their rent. In this guide, we’ve collected information and resources to help students work with their landlord or property manager to secure rent assistance at this time. DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE
The need is overwhelming, and the dollars won’t stretch far enough. But can colleges, community-based organizations, or funders find any economies of scale or leverage points to maximize the impact of emergency aid for students in the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis, particularly for rent costs? This blog entry includes three levels of response [...]
Today’s students are preparing for current jobs as well as future career opportunities that we cannot even imagine. As they navigate their educational options, more students are choosing to incorporate credentials as all or part of their postsecondary educational pathway. Since credentials often offer a quicker route to a higher-paying job, many foundations are [...]
As the new graduate intern with the Trellis Foundation, there are several things I’m looking forward to learning and experiencing. My background in school psychology and an interest in higher education policy have led me on a winding academic and professional journey. Through this journey, I found my true passions within education. My higher [...]
I am beyond excited to join Trellis Foundation as the new Grants Administrator and Operations Assistant. I believe my previous personal and professional experiences have led me here. I begin this new journey looking forward to learning more about the grantmaking process and contributing to the educational success of others. Advocating for others has always [...]
Despite rising costs of attending college and growing levels of student debt nationwide, post-secondary education remains key to economic equity and mobility for individuals and for the prosperity of our communities. On March 23, 2018, Trellis Foundation hosted a Summit on Postsecondary Access, Affordability & Attainment, where we were joined by many of the foremost [...]
