The Case for IES: Four Ways States Use Federal Data to Guide Postsecondary Research and Policy
IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
JULY 2, 2025
Without the data, states could lose essential tools to make evidence-based decisions and promote student success. States use information from federal sources like IPEDS and NPSAS to estimate institutional revenue and expenses, forecast student financial aid needs, and refine aid allocation formulas.
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