News and Updates About Federal Financial Aid & the FAFSA: Students | Practitioners
Policy
We advocate for equitable financial aid and higher education systems.
Policy Priorities
The policy team works with students, practitioners, and uAspire advisors to identify challenges students face accessing financial aid and develop advocacy priorities each year.
Policy Fellowship
Now Accepting Applications: Fall 2025 Policy Fellowship
Our paid fellowship program supports college students in California, Massachusetts, and New York to develop skills in advocacy, research, and policymaking while working toward a more equitable financial aid system.
- Open to undergrad students with sophomore standing or higher
- Runs from September 8 – December 5, 2025
- Stipend: $750/month
- Includes virtual meetings + one in-person orientation
- Application deadline: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Student Fellows
Afua Asare
Harvard College
Blanca Godoy
University of Southern California
Yahaira Guerrero
Santa Monica College
Naomie Lamour
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Laura McNair
Boston College
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Chassidy Robert
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
"We see firsthand the obstacles students across the country face affording college. We experience the problems. We know the needed solutions.”
Publications
The Latest
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The $500 Barrier: How Minor Balances Halt Major Futures in New York
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Statement on Governor Hochul’s FY 2026 Budget: Advancing Equity Through Public Higher Education
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Fall 2025 Policy Fellowship Application is Open!
Blogs
Policy Team
Melissa Clarke
New York Policy Director
Parshan Khosravi
California Policy Director
Femi Stoltz
Massachusetts Policy Director
Anika Van Eaton
Vice President of Policy