In today’s economy, a postsecondary degree or similar credential of value is critical for economic and social mobility. During the Great Recession, those without a college degree fared much worse than bachelor’s degree holders — a trend that continued during the recovery.

Madeline Will of The Chronicle asks the question–“Who’s tying money to college performance, and how?” The answer is found in the new report released today by HCM Strategists.

Madeline Will of The Chronicle asks the question–“Who’s tying money to college performance, and how?” The answer is found in the new report released today by HCM Strategists.

Principles to Inform Outcomes Based Funding Models,” established a comprehensive typology of outcomes-based funding (OBF) models and a state-by-state classification of funding systems according to the typology. The 2016 update of “Driving Better Outcomes” provided an enhanced typology informed by continued engagement with state policymakers and promising practices as well as updated state-by-state data.

The current economic climate and need for expanded access and completion for all students, especially underserved populations, in higher education have sparked renewed interest in outcomes-based funding (OBF) policies, which tie a portion of state funding to institutional performance metrics.

The current economic climate and need for expanded access and completion for all students, especially underserved populations, in higher education have sparked renewed interest in outcomes-based funding (OBF) policies, which tie a portion of state funding to institutional performance metrics.

The current economic climate and need for expanded access and completion for all students, especially underserved populations, in higher education have sparked renewed interest in outcomes-based funding (OBF) policies, which tie a portion of state funding to institutional performance metrics.