September 13, 2021
Last week, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a Consent Order with Better Future Forward (BFF), a nonprofit ISA provider. Importantly, the Consent Order clarifies how Income Share Agreements should be regulated and asserts that ISA …
June 25, 2021
We’ve compiled a highlight reel of our May 12th event, “Income Share Agreements: Can a New Education Finance Vehicle Promote Racial and Social Equity?”, co-hosted with the Impact Capital Forum. Our distinguished panel included: Senator Todd Young (R-In …
June 21, 2021
Choosing to borrow funds to cover the cost of higher education can be a momentous decision. For many student borrowers, securing financing to cover tuition and living costs can represent a years- or even decades-long repayment commitment. While some bo …
May 21, 2021
The Outcome team is excited to welcome Kelley Shepherd – who joins us as Outcome’s Head of Investments. Kelley will structure investments for both Outcome and our clients, allocate the firm’s own capital, as well as helping drive business development e …
April 26, 2021
We are experiencing a crisis in higher education tied directly to education financing. Federal loans, grants, and scholarships have not kept pace with the meteoric rise in the cost of traditional higher education programs. For many Americans, the risk …
January 5, 2021
Understanding and evaluating student financing options can be complex, which is why Outcome recently released our ISA narrative tool to show how ISAs work for a diverse set of students and professional paths. Students who are interested in ISAs will wa …
December 16, 2020
Millennials are increasingly pessimistic about student debt amid the COVID-19 pandemic, generally believing that taking out student loans wasn’t worth attending college. According to a Morning Consult survey, nearly half of millennials (45 percent), no …
September 21, 2020
Income Share Agreements are an innovation in education financing that can increase social mobility by de-risking the decision to pursue higher learning while promoting proven educational programs.
September 18, 2020
Income share agreements offer built-in protections to students as their earnings fluctuate throughout their career, making them a powerful complement to traditional student loans.
August 5, 2020
Income share agreements tie payments to students’ income. However, it’s important that students understand the many factors that make ISAs affordable and safe for borrowers.
