The final four episodes in Financing Futures build on the policy shifts and lessons of the post-2020 era, exploring how states are responding to today’s challenges while preparing for the future. Spotlight states include New Jersey, Illinois and Texas, with a look at where the future of state postsecondary funding must go next.

Welcome to Financing Futures: The First Four Episodes

Watch the first four episodes in the series, covering the years 2008-2019—a period shaped by the Great Recession and its lasting impact on higher education funding. Spotlight states include Tennessee, Ohio, Oregon and California.

We are excited to unveil Financing Futures, an animated video series that explores how state postsecondary funding has evolved over the past 15+ years.