• The Parenting Students Project at ACC: Successes and Future Directions  

    The Parenting Students Project (2021-2025) combined direct financial assistance with a strong community of care to support over 100 parenting students at Austin Community College District (ACC). Through a mixed-methods evaluation, Trellis Strategies found that participation in the PSP was associated with a 20-percentage point increase in term-to-term retention and that participants experienced substantial positive impacts…

  • Understanding the Some College, No Credential Learner

    Millions of learners have started college but left without a credential across the country. This is often due to financial, personal, or institutional barriers. This session dives into the characteristics and challenges of the Some College, No Credential (SCNC) population, offering insights into how higher education leaders can re-engage these students and based on Trellis…

  • Basic Needs 101 with Trellis Strategies

    Whether you're just beginning to explore basic needs support or looking to strengthen existing initiatives, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact.…

  • Overview of a Some College, No Credential Toolkit

    Building on our understanding of the SCNC learner through our recent national Some College, No Credential survey, this webinar introduces a practical toolkit designed to help institutions reconnect with and…

  • From “Work First” to Workforce First Strategies

    Federal and state governments invest billions of dollars each year in higher education and workforce development programs to expand access to education and training. Yet research shows personal financial circumstances…