Joint State Legislative Hearing Focuses on College Affordability

Joint State Legislative Hearing Focuses on College Affordability

Harrisburg, March 26, 2019 – Democratic lawmakers today held a joint Senate-House hearing in Harrisburg on legislation aimed at making college more affordable. The joint state Senate-House Democratic Policy Committee hearing focused on the proposed “Pennsylvania...
Pennsylvanians deserve affordable higher education

Pennsylvanians deserve affordable higher education

Senator Hughes’ fervent push to address soaring college tuition costs and rising amounts of crippling student loan debt is kicking into high gear this week as he declares March 25-29 “Higher Education Affordability Week”. Senator Hughes remains motivated to address...
Senator Hughes declares “Higher Education Affordability Week” at Pa. Capitol

Free college! Time for a New Deal for Pa. college students

Senator Hughes renewed his push for the Pennsylvania Promise initiative, a drive to bring free college to all Pennsylvanians, through Senate Bill 111 on Jan. 30. The PA Promise would also provide funding for those pursuing apprenticeships, trades and adult...
Senator Hughes declares “Higher Education Affordability Week” at Pa. Capitol

Sen. Hughes, Reps. Harris and Roebuck renew push for free college

Harrisburg — January 30, 2019 — Renewing their call for free college for all Pennsylvanians, Senator Vincent Hughes, (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia), Rep. James Roebuck (D-Philadelphia) and APSCUF President Ken Mash announced the next...
Senator Hughes to renew call for free college Wednesday

Senator Hughes to renew call for free college Wednesday

Harrisburg, Pa. –  At 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Capitol Media Center, Senator Hughes will be joined by legislators and education officials to renew the call for free college through the Pennsylvania Promise. The press conference will also provide...
Debt in America: An Interactive Map

Debt in America: An Interactive Map

Credit can be a lifeline during emergencies and a bridge to education and homeownership. But debt, which can stem from credit or unpaid bills, often burdens families and communities and exacerbates wealth inequality. This map shows the geography of debt in America at the national, state, and county levels. How does your community compare?

A Third of College Students Face Food and Housing Insecurity

A Third of College Students Face Food and Housing Insecurity

TEEN VOGUE | BY ELLY BELLE | APRIL 5, 2018

Paying for college tuition and the textbooks and materials needed for classes can be hard enough. Whether you attend college part time or full time or go to community college or a university, it can be difficult to scrape together money for food and housing. Add on trying to maintain a social life and it can feel downright impossible. However, there hasn’t been much comprehensive data about just how much food insecurity, housing insecurity, and homelessness affect college students nationwide.

The Hidden Crisis on College Campuses: Many Students Don’t Have Enough to Eat

The Hidden Crisis on College Campuses: Many Students Don’t Have Enough to Eat

THE WASHINGTON POST | BY CAITLIN DEWEY | APRIL 3, 2018

Caleb Torres lost seven pounds his freshman year of college — and not because he didn’t like the food in the dining hall. A first-generation college student, barely covering tuition, Torres ran out of grocery money halfway through the year and began skipping meals as a result. He’d stretch a can of SpaghettiOs over an entire day. Or he’d scout George Washington University campus for events that promised free lunch or snacks. Torres told no one what he was going through, least of all his single mom.