Student Voting Guide

Learn how to register in your state, get involved in issues that matter, and get out the vote in 2022.
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Student Voter Basics

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March 3, 2023
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BestColleges Student Voting Toolkit

VoteAmerica logoBestColleges is proud to partner with VoteAmerica to help drive the student vote in 2022. VoteAmerica is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers underrepresented populations to exercise their right to vote. Visit our Student Voting Resources page to access more voter registration information, and register to vote using our Voting by State page.

Student Voter Issues

These Higher Ed Policy Issues Will Define 2022

February 1, 2022
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College Affordability, Student Debt Forgiveness Top Priorities for Black Voters

April 8, 2022
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How Will College Students Vote in 2022?

March 30, 2022
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How Climate Change Impacts Higher Education

March 9, 2022
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What’s Next for the Free Community College Movement?

January 28, 2022
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The 8 Voter Issues At Stake for Young Women in 2022

March 24, 2022
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How Voter Suppression Impacts Black Students

March 31, 2022
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The Racial Wealth Gap and Higher Education Explained

March 16, 2022
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These Higher Ed Policies Could Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap

March 16, 2022
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Should College Be Free?

March 3, 2023
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Will Student Debt Cancellation Happen Under Biden?

March 9, 2022
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5 Reasons Why the Midterm Election Will Be Important for College Women

April 1, 2022
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3 Tips for Overcoming Student Voting Barriers

August 31, 2020
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State Voting Laws Block Out-of-State Students

March 18, 2022
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Voter Guides by Student Population

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April 13, 2022
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May 23, 2022
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May 17, 2023

Policy Worth Following in 2022

White House Initiative Aims to Expand, Diversify Apprenticeships

September 9, 2022
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Proposed Bill Would Force Colleges to Use Endowments on Tuition

September 8, 2022
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Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan Could Slash Monthly Payments

August 30, 2022
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Biden to Cancel Up to $10K in Student Loans, $20K for Pell Grant Recipients

August 24, 2022
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Harris Discusses Abortion Access With University Leaders

August 10, 2022
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Republicans Propose “Alternative” to Student Debt Forgiveness

August 9, 2022
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Bipartisan Bill Would Regulate Income Share Agreements

August 1, 2022
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Biden Admin Moves to Expand Title IX Protections to LGBTQ+ Students

June 23, 2022
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State Proposals Limit Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Training at Public Colleges

April 26, 2022
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New State Laws Target Critical Race Theory in Higher Ed

April 15, 2022
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Legislation Would Pump $771M Into Community College Workforce Training

April 12, 2022
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Here’s How Biden Could Double Pell Grant Financial Aid for College Students

August 26, 2022
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Biden’s Budget Would Boost Federal Financial Aid, HBCU Funding

March 29, 2022
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Congress Moves to Make College Textbooks More Affordable

March 14, 2022
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Democrats Propose Bill to End Legacy Admissions

February 4, 2022
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Proposed Bill Would Increase Public Transit Options for College Students

January 20, 2022
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Student Political Activism

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Why College Students Aren’t Well Represented in Voter Polls
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March 8, 2022
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Why Political Engagement Is Essential for Student Activists
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May 6, 2022
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Student Activists Plan Global Climate Strikes
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February 2, 2022
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Climate Change Activism on College Campuses
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January 8, 2020
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Why Students Are Marching for Voting Rights
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