As of 2011, 31 million adults in the United States had some college credit but had not earned a postsecondary credential, defined in this brief as a near-completer. This brief provides an overview of the 2017 near-completer policy landscape and a detailed review of three states implementing innovative outreach to this population. State example information was gathered through personal communication with state-level staff on how their initiatives came about and the process of implementation unfolded. This brief also includes policy considerations for state leaders as they begin to create legislation or design initiatives to reach near-completers and help them earn a credential.