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...
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...
Unequal Opportunity: Race and Equity in Higher Education
In her poignant essay “What is Owed,” Nikole Hannah Jones paints a compelling picture of the inequity and inequality faced by black Americans. In it, Jones shares the disparity between class, income, and wealth. “So much of what makes black lives hard, what...
The Cruelty of ICE’s Policy for International Students
After barring travelers, including students, from a half-dozen predominantly Muslim countries, and efforts to impose limits on Chinese students, the Trump administration continues its vicious assaults on legal immigration and higher education. In the midst of...
Hope, Togetherness, and Change During the Pandemic
In the midst of COVID-19, we continue to adapt and adjust as an organization. While our respective plans shifted, we've found new and innovative ways to serve our families. We've also been able to pivot workshops and previous offerings in light of the pandemic. What...