The State of Student Aid and Higher Education in Texas (SOSA) annual report from Trellis Research provides information helpful in informing policy and programs for higher education student financial aid. The report serves as a reference for colleges, universities, and policymakers, and provides a comparison of Texas state and federal student aid…

This document is a record of testimony presented during a series of three hearings concerning changes that may be needed in the Stafford Loan Program, which each year generates the largest amount of financial assistance for college bound students. Testimony was heard from witnesses representing all sectors of postsecondary education, as were…