Lumina’s efforts are guided by a sharp focus on meeting the needs of today’s student and a steadfast commitment to improving educational outcomes across all racial, ethnic, and income groups. Highlights nationally include Strategy Labs, a 50-state resource which informs development of learner-focused policies, and Talent Hubs, a placed-based initiative to spark increases in educational attainment, especially among people who are Black, Hispanic, and Native American.

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Beyond Financial Aid is a toolkit designed to help colleges and universities graduate students from low-income families at higher rates.

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Too many Americans are failing to graduate college. Why? In part, because our assumptions about them are wrong.

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Strategy Labs are a source of information and support for education leaders and policymakers in every state.

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Experts suggest students should pay no more than 10% for 10 years + 10 hrs. of work per week for college.

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