Research & analysis of national financial aid landscape to inform portfolio strategy.

The Gates Foundation wanted comprehensive research and analysis of the national financial aid landscape to inform their portfolio strategy. We worked with FSG to conduct primary and secondary research, including interviews with experts and focus groups with students, and synthesized recommendations for the field and for Gates. Key accomplishments: (1) Analyzed data and findings to identify trends, gaps and opportunities for the field to make an impact; (2) As lead authors, synthesized findings into a briefing paper to inform the field; (3) Presented research and recommendations to the Gates post-secondary success team.