The Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand driven Workforce Pell (AHEAD) negotiated rulemaking wraps up its second and final session this week, where they have been working on rules to implement a broad, new accountability scheme for Title IV-eligible programs. For the first time, nearly all eligible programs will be judged according to Read More »
Focus Forward, December 17, 2025
December 17, 2025 I am re-acclimating to the cold that comes to Washington, DC, in December, but the snow dusting didn’t impede my visits to Capitol Hill last week. In fact, my spirit was warmed by the praise I heard for community colleges during every visit. Four U.S. representatives were enthusiastic about the work Read More »
Community College Minute, January 05, 2026
AACC Government Relations Update Webinar: Workforce Pell Implementation
AACC’s Government Relations team will provide an update on the ongoing implementation of the Workforce Pell Grant that was enacted in early July. Colleges will be informed about what the legislation contains, the implementation decisions that are still to be made by the Executive Branch and state governments, and how institutions can begin planning to Read More »
Focus Forward, December 3, 2025
December 3, 2025 Workforce Pell is front and center in Washington, DC, as formal negotiations begin on the regulations that will guide the implementation process and program functioning. We have several new tools that may help you navigate emerging developments, including some step-by-step infographics and details on what colleges should be doing to prepare. Read More »
AACC Response to 2026-27 IPEDS, ACTS Survey
AACC Response to 2026-27 IPEDS, ACTS Survey
Community College Minute, December 15, 2025
Community College Minute, December 8, 2025
Focus Forward, November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025 AACC is carefully tracking the impacts of yesterday’s interagency agreements between the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, Interior, Labor, and State. We are working diligently to understand how the changes may impact our colleges and will provide clarity as it becomes available. We are also closely monitoring Read More »