December 5, 2017 * Issue #875 POLICY and ADVOCACY 1. HOUSE RELEASES BILL TO REAUTHORIZE HEA The House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Friday released a 542-page bill to reauthorize the Higher Education Act that would significantly change federal student aid, such as allowing students to tap Pell grants to pay for short-term education […]
AACC Letter #874
November 7, 2017 * Issue #874 POLICY and ADVOCACY 1. HOUSE GOP TAX BILL DETRIMENTAL TO COLLEGE STUDENTS The House Republican tax reform legislation released Thursday would make attending college more expensive for thousands of students. Learn more. AACC Contact: David Baime EVENTS and SERVICES 2. REGISTER FOR THE AACC ANNUAL CONVENTION Registration is now open […]
AACC Letter #873
October 3, 2017 * Issue #873 POLICY and ADVOCACY 1. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR DACA AACC drafted a letter to Congress to show our support for DACA participants and urge legislators to enact the Dream Act, or something similar. You can sign on to the letter here. AACC Contact: David Baime EVENTS and SERVICES 2. CALL […]