This week on a special episode of "Off The Cuff," Justin is joined by Chazz Robinson, education policy advisor at Third Way, to discuss his work on Third Way's 2023 Economic Mobility Index (EMI). Chazz explains the methodology for the index, and how some institutions were given high EMI scores. Additionally, Chazz and Justin discuss issues about graduate student debt, and what policy discussions lawmakers are having on the issue. Maria then brings us the news of the week, including new final regulations from the Department of Education, and NASFAA's Professional Judgment survey.  

Speakers

Justin Draeger President and CEO, NASFAA	Chazz Robinson  Education Policy Advisor at Third Way	Maria Carrasco Reporter

Resources

• Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
• Episode Transcript (PDF)
• Chazz Robinson
• Third Way's Economic Mobility Index
• 5 Things We Don’t Know About Graduate Student Debt
• ED Releases Final Rule Package on Ability to Benefit, Administrative Capability & Certification Procedures and Financial Responsibility
• NASFAA Releases Results of Professional Judgment Survey
• Over 300,000 Federal Student Loan Borrowers Received Incorrect Bills From Their Servicers

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