The Institute for College Access & Success

The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) is a nonpartisan research and advocacy organization established in 2005 to make higher education more available and affordable for students, especially those from low-income backgrounds. TICAS is known for its Project on Student Debt and leadership in winning policy changes like the creation of the federal Income-Based Repayment plan. It conducts analysis on financial aid and student loan trends and advocates for reforms such as larger Pell Grants and accountability for colleges’ outcomes:. By publishing reports, educating policymakers, and building coalitions, TICAS works to reduce the financial burdens that impede college completion.