Budget and Appropriations

AACC’s Office of Government Relations (OGR) advocates for robust increases to key community college programs as part of the annual budget and appropriations process. These include the Pell Grant program, campus-based aid programs, institutional aid programs, and key workforce development programs.

Washington Watch: AACC involved in addressing concerns over institutional ‘award letters’ Community colleges across the country will receive millions of dollars in additional designated funding from the federal government as a part of Congress’ fiscal year (FY) 2023 omnibus appropriations package passed late last month and just signed into law by President Joe Biden. Full article.  Washington Watch: Budget & Appropriations

FY 2023 Community College Funding Priorities

Student Aid Alliance Urges Congress to Continue Supporting Student Aid Programs, Double Pell Grants Letter to Congress on Doubling the Pell Grant

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