Tax Policy

AACC’s Office of Government Relations (OGR) advocates for federal tax and finance policies that best serve our nation’s community colleges and the students they serve. These policies include making Pell Grant awards entirely non-taxable and reforming the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) to maximize eligibility for community college students from low-income backgrounds.

Washington Watch: Another try at tax-free Pell grants Last week, the 118th Congress convened for the first time, welcoming new members, starting the shuffling of members into new leadership and committee roles, and cementing the departure of many longstanding, influential members who retired in the previous session. Full article.  Washington Watch: Tax Policy

Community College Legislative Priorities, November 2024 Community College Legislative Priorities, September 2024

Letter to Congress in Support of the Tax-Free Pell Grant Act Letter to Senate Committee on Finance Regarding Repeal of the Taxability of Pell Grant in Reconciliation

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