Helping the Poor in Education

4/7/2015

This article from The New York Times explores the concept of 'nudging' as a way to help low-income students navigate the complex process of applying to college and accessing financial aid. It highlights the success of the 'nudges' program implemented by the College Board, which sends personalized text messages to students reminding them of important application deadlines and providing guidance on completing financial aid forms. The article discusses the positive impact of these small interventions, including increased college enrollment rates among low-income students. It emphasizes the power of small, easily implementable strategies to remove barriers and improve access to higher education for disadvantaged students.

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