Ashley Young Blog Higher Education A Black History Month Tribute: Celebrating the Gift of HBCUs and the Legacy of the Atlanta Student Movement February 2, 2024 / February 2, 2024 by Ashley Young At Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI), we envision a fair and inclusive Georgia where all people prosper. In keeping with that vision, we urge the state to honor the arduous journey of Black students and the invaluable role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Georgia. As a North Carolinian, I grew […] Read more » black history month Budget Surplus college affordability Education Access HBCUs Higher Education
Higher Education Press Press Releases & Statements PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) Unveils Insights on 2025 Fiscal Year Budget for Higher Education January 30, 2024 by Lauren Frazier ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) is pleased to announce the release of its comprehensive overview of the proposed 2025 Fiscal Year Budget for Higher Education, authored by GBPI’s Education Analyst, Ashley Young. The report provides a detailed analysis of Governor Brian Kemp’s proposed budget allocations for the Board of Regents […] Read more » Ashley Young Budget Overview budget practices Budget Surplus college affordability equitable growth Fiscal Policy GBPI Georgia Economy georgia-budget higher ed Higher Education revenue estimates revenue growth state investments state spending Surplus Funds Technical College System of Georgia transparency Undesignated Reserves University System of Georgia
Education Higher Education Press Press Releases & Statements PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget & Policy Institute Proposes Bold Solutions to Expand Post-Secondary Education Opportunities for Low-Income Students and Students of Color December 4, 2023 / December 14, 2023 by Lauren Frazier GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) is proud to unveil a groundbreaking report that advocates for a significant expansion of post-secondary education options, specifically targeting low-income students and students of color. The report, authored by Ashley Young, Education Analyst at GBPI, proposes strategic enhancements to completion grants and the implementation of other […] Read more » Budget Surplus college affordability College Completion Grants college students Financial Aid Georgia colleges Georgia Economy georgia-budget Higher Education need-based aid Need-based Financial Aid needs-based scholarship public funds state investments state spending Surplus Funds
Ashley Young Bill Analysis Crystal Munoz Higher Education Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Education Equity is Good for DACA Recipients and Georgia | Bill Analysis: House Bill 131 (LC 49 1187) March 3, 2023 / March 3, 2023 by Ashley Young This bill analysis was co-authored by Crystal Muñoz, Immigration Analyst. In 2008, the State of Georgia began to charge undocumented students out-of-state tuition and barred them from attending certain state universities. Out-of-state tuition is two-to-four times higher than in-state tuition and remains out of reach for many immigrant families.[1] Since 2008, advocates have […] Read more » college affordability college-tuition daca higher ed immigration In-State Tuition opportunity tuition act
Blog Higher Education Jennifer Lee Completion Grants Help Students Persist and Graduate February 23, 2022 / February 23, 2022 by Jennifer Lee Access to postsecondary education can transform a student’s life. But sometimes, especially for the 42 percent of students paying for college and living costs on their own, a small financial setback can make paying a tuition or housing bill just out of reach and threaten years of educational progress. Completion grants are a solution to […] Read more » college college affordability completion grants Higher Education
Blog Higher Education Jennifer Lee People Powered Prosperity 4 Ways Georgia Lawmakers Can Make College More Affordable in 2022 January 26, 2022 / January 26, 2022 by Jennifer Lee | 1 Comment on 4 Ways Georgia Lawmakers Can Make College More Affordable in 2022 In 2022, Georgia lawmakers can follow through on initiatives begun last year to invest in college affordability and reduce excessive student debt burden. Georgians without postsecondary credentials are still most vulnerable in the economy, and many ambitious and persistent Georgians struggle to graduate because of challenges balancing work, family, health and finances. The following targeted […] Read more » college affordability Higher Education need-based aid student debt technical college tuition
Blog Higher Education Jennifer Lee Learning the Basics People Powered Prosperity Toolkits Resources on Need-Based Aid January 12, 2022 / March 3, 2022 by Jennifer Lee Current Status: Georgia is one of only two states that does not operate a need-based financial aid program. “Need-based” financial aid targets dollars based on a measure of a student’s financial need. In 2018, the Georgia Legislature passed House Bill 787 with a provision authorizing the Georgia Student Finance Commission to create the state’s first broad need-based […] Read more » college affordability Higher Education need-based aid student debt
