Peter Granville is a fellow at The Century Foundation, where he analyzes federal and state policy efforts to improve college access and affordability. He is a recognized expert across a range of issues, including free college legislation, Parent PLUS loans, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Gainful Employment regulations, federal and state efforts to meet college students’ basic needs, and postsecondary data and analysis.
Peter’s research and commentary have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Politico, Time, Marketplace, NBC News, and more, including television and radio. His bylines have appeared in The Hill, The 74 Million, and EdSource, among others. His research findings have been cited by members of the U.S. House and Senate in letters to leaders in the White House and Congress.
Peter’s research and advocacy for students from under-resourced backgrounds draws from his experience mentoring first-generation college students as an academic coach at Haverford College. He began his research career at the Institute for Research on Higher Education at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds a B.A. in mathematics and English from Kenyon College and an M.S.Ed. in higher education from the University of Pennsylvania.
