For states to meet their growing economic and workforce needs, they need to help more people earn a postsecondary degree or credential. However, many students do not receive the services and support they need to complete college. Targeted investments in policies and practices backed by evidence can help more students earn their degrees and succeed in the workforce.

The College Completion Strategy Guide offers guidance on evidence-based strategies to improve opportunities for all college students. These resources are written by experts in higher education and feature high-quality, relevant evidence that meets high standards.

This strategy guide is designed for:

• State and system policymakers seeking evidence to support policy and funding decisions
• Leaders of postsecondary education institutions, including community colleges and broad-access four-year institutions (those with open or minimally selective admissions policies), who are looking to adopt successful and promising reforms
• Other stakeholders, such as federal policymakers and researchers, hoping to identify emerging opportunities to advance college completion

The College Completion Strategy Guide was developed as a collaboration among MDRC, the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, The Education Trust, and The Institute for College Access and Success.

Interested in learning more about the College Completion Strategy Guide? Email us at [email protected].