The Rising Cost of College and What We’re Doing About It
The cost of attending college continues to rise, even in the midst of a pandemic. And yet, grants and scholarships haven't kept up. That makes college for most students unaffordable without student loans. While student loans are beneficial, they still need to be...
We Stand in Solidarity #BLACKLIVESMATTER
In Massachusetts and across the nation, we are witnessing a fast-moving awakening. This awakening is energizing and mobilizing growing numbers of people. More Americans are seeing the deep, pervasive, and corrosive effects systemic racism exacts on our people and on...
Bashing the Top 5 College Barriers Students Face
The road to higher education for low-to-moderate income students isn't an easy one. From socioeconomic to systemic, college barriers students face become roadblocks all along the way. In our latest research, we exposed the struggles that make college completion...
This is the College Emergency Aid Needed Right Now
The face of higher education has changed over the course of the last 20 years. That's because students have changed. What we see today is the rise of the "non-traditional" student. Starting college later in life, they're parents, caregivers, full-time employees, and...
Evolution, Change, and the Future of Higher Education
Now more than ever, we’re grateful to you, the real heroes behind the work we're doing here at Inversant. You've endowed, advocated for, and championed our mission. At a time when so much uncertainty abounds, we find encouragement in your ongoing support. While much...
Creativity and Innovation in the Midst of Crisis
During the pandemic, we've seen first-hand the generosity of our community. While our cities have faced vast challenges, Boston-area residents worked to support one another. Whether giving directly or indirectly, we saw families reach out and come together. Everywhere...
College Affordability and Accessibility: A Pathway to Opportunity
As we head into September, we continue to sit in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. But in the midst of this current chaos, we push ahead to safeguard the college dreams of Inversant families. As an organization, we're thinking beyond the pandemic and into a new...
Low-Income Families Are Disproportionately Hurt by the Pandemic
For 10 years, Inversant has provided comprehensive college access education to families. But when the pandemic hit, we knew we'd have to make adjustments. With face-to-face learning no longer available, we began to reinvent communication and collaboration. With both...
Why the Status Quo in Higher Education Isn’t Good Enough
When a crisis strikes, change is inevitable. Nowhere is that more true than in higher education today. Our higher education system was already facing a looming crisis. Then along came the pandemic exacerbating the brokenness of our system. One thing is clear. The...
Here’s Why We Need Student Loan Forgiveness Right Now
A close examination of wealth in the U.S. shows the deep inequalities faced by Black Americans. From earning gaps to student loan debt, and retirement savings, the disparity is staggering. In 1963, the average wealth of white families was $121,000 higher than the...
Community-Centered Growth in the Midst of a Pandemic
From the start, Inversant has committed to making higher education attainable to everyone in the US. As we enter a pivotal crossroads in the organization’s ten-year history, we stretch further into that mission. We recognize that moving from a founder lead and funded...