Peter Granville is a fellow at The Century Foundation, where he analyzes federal and state policy efforts to improve college access and affordability. His research examines the impacts of tuition prices, financial aid, student debt, and government funding on families’ ability to access and afford higher education. His research has shaped discourse on inequality in higher education, graduate loan caps and the private loan market, Parent PLUS loans, and FAFSA completion.
Peter’s research translates complex dynamics into clear takeaways for policymakers, and his reports have been cited by members of the U.S. House and Senate in letters to leaders in the White House and Congress. His findings and commentary have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Politico, and Time, as well as appearances on television and radio and bylines in national and state outlets.
Peter fights to reduce the financial burden of college because he believes in the transformative power of education. Peter’s commitment to students draws from both his research and his experience mentoring first-generation college students as an academic coach at Haverford College. Outside of TCF, he mentors D.C. middle school students through the nonprofit Higher Achievement, and he serves as an election worker for the D.C. Board of Elections. Peter holds a bachelor’s in mathematics and English from Kenyon College and a master’s in higher education policy and administration from the University of Pennsylvania.
