Postsecondary National Policy Institute (PNPI)

PNPI's mission is to increase the knowledge, capacity, and diversity of federal postsecondary policymakers, leaders, and thinkers. Our factsheets are one way we provide our community with a substantive and collegial foundation on which to build federal higher education policies that drive positive outcomes for students and their families. Understanding communities of students is crucial to informed policy. Check out these short, digestible pieces on a variety of student communities in higher education and different institution types: https://ow.ly/O96450T3Yxp

Did you know that you can earn a digital badge from PNPI? Register for and complete our FSA (Federal Student Aid) 101 course, then demonstrate your learning to peers and employers on your LinkedIn profile. Register today for this unique opportunity to learn about FSA at a pace you choose! https://ow.ly/jlF950T32r3

This week: NEW JERSEY! New Jersey is among the highest performing  states in percentage of residents whose highest attained degree is a bachelor’s degree, and when it comes to percentage of residents whose highest attained degree is an associate’s degree, New Jersey is one of the lowest performing states. New Jersey enrolls 294,309 students across 84 IHEs. Learn more about them in this week's 50 States Blog! Want to explore the data further or learn about your own state? Check out the PNPI Explorer: pnpi.org/explorer/

When PNPI's 2024 Summer Scholars, Stacey Speller and Tarnika Edmunds wrapped up their summer, we asked them what some of their biggest takeaways from the program were. Take a look and see what they had to say! #PNPI #SummerScholars

We just got back from the 2024 SHEEO Higher Education Policy Conference where we shared PNPI’s mission and highlighted our current programs, products, and the PNPI Explorer Tool! #SHEEO

This week: NEW HAMPSHIRE! Though the average cost of attendance for New Hampshire institutions is nearly $15K more than the national average, it has the second highest tuition discount rate in the country at 40.1%. New Hampshire enrolls 43,659 students across 22 IHEs. Learn more about them in this week's 50 States Blog!

Have you attended a PNPI event? Then you’re a member of PNPI’s Alumni Association. We highlight our Alumni to share how our programming supports your career. To be featured on our website and social media, complete this form: https://ow.ly/2PeW50SUCop

The PNPI team, including our President, MaryEllen McGuire; Senior Research Associate, Jacob Martin; and Communications Associate, Austin Birchell are at the 2024 SHEEO Higher Education Conference. Are you here? Come see us at our booth or DM us, and we’ll connect! #HigherEducation #SHEEO

The PNPI team, including our President, MaryEllen McGuire; Senior Research Associate, Jacob Martin; and Communications Associate, Austin Birchell are at the 2024 SHEEO Higher Education Conference. Are you here? Come see us at our booth or DM us, and we’ll connect! #HigherEducation #SHEEO

This week: NEVADA! Federal student loan borrowers at Nevada institutions owe an average of $25.6K, which is the third highest in outstanding balances across the United States. Nebraska enrolls 80,333 students across 20 IHEs. Learn more about them in this week's 50 States Blog!