Strada Education Foundation is a national organization in the U. S. Their mission is to provide equitable pathways to opportunity through postsecondary education and training, particularly for individuals who face the greatest challenges.

They collaborate with students, policymakers, educators, and employers to achieve their goals. Strada Education Foundation prioritizes policies, practices, and programs that ensure clear outcomes, quality coaching, affordability, work-based learning, and employer alignment in postsecondary education. They advance their mission through various means, including research, grantmaking, social impact investments, public policy solutions, supporting nonprofit organizations, and strategic initiatives.

One of their initiatives involves partnering with the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) to train financial aid administrators on the upcoming changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA Simplification Act has resulted in major updates to the FAFSA form, aiming to simplify the process for students and increase the number of completed applications and Pell Grants recipients. Strada Education Foundation's grant to NCAN supports this training effort, ensuring that students and their families receive the necessary assistance for the 2024-25 FAFSA.

Despite the delayed release of the form, Strada Education Foundation and NCAN are working together to help education professionals navigate this transition and ensure equitable access to college financial aid