State of Student Aid and Higher Education in Texas – 2022

Abstract

The State of Student Aid and Higher Education in Texas (SOSA) annual report from Trellis Research provides information helpful in informing policy and programs for higher education student financial aid. The report serves as a reference for colleges, universities, and policymakers, and provides a comparison of Texas state and federal student aid programs.

A primary goal of the SOSA is to serve as a resource for generating healthy discussions based on a common understanding of the facts. For more than two decades, Trellis has made this complimentary report available to lawmakers and higher education institutions to help inform their work as they shape policies and programs affecting Texas students.

This report highlights data on a variety of student finance topics, including higher education, demographic projections, college costs, basic needs security, student loan repayment outcomes, and higher education policy.

Keywords: Texas Demographics, College Readiness, Higher Education Research, Student Success, Texas, Financial Aid, College Attainment, Consumer Debt, Higher Education Policy, Basic Needs Security, College Trends