A Path Forward for Latinos: Laying the Groundwork for Equity in Higher Education

Abstract

The policy agenda provides a robust and compressive vision for Latino success in higher education; it outlines recommendations for how to make high-quality colleges and universities more affordable, increase access to financial aid, increase degree attainment, improve degree quality, and much more. The state of higher education today fails to provide Latinos with the necessary admissions access, financial resources, and academic and cultural supports to propel them past admittance and into graduation. UnidosUS hopes that policymakers will consider these goals and policy recommendations to restore equity in the higher education system and secure a more sustainable path for Latinos to attain a high-quality degree.