Editor’s note: This update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.educreate new email. Appropriations Update: Labor-HHS-Education bill report language Electronic Announcement on Borrower Defense Read More »
AACC Comments on Fair Labor Standards Act Proposed Overtime Rule
AACC Comments on Fair Labor Standards Act Proposed Overtime Rule (PDF)
AACC Summary of Department of Education Final rule on “Financial Value Transparency” and Gainful Employment
> Download this summary as a PDF. The Department of Education has released its final “Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment” (GE) rule. The final rule is largely consistent with the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published on May 21, and on which AACC submitted comments, though some important changes were made. The regulation takes Read More »
Community College Farm Bill Priorities
Community College Farm Bill Priorities (PDF)
Make Pell Grants Tax-Free and Help Community College Students Qualify for the AOTC
Make Pell Grants Tax-Free and Help Community College Students Qualify for the AOTC (PDF)
Community College Funding Priorities, September 2023
Community College Funding Priorities, September 2023 (PDF)
Extend Pell Grant Eligibility to Students in Short-Term Workforce Education Programs
Extend Pell Grant Eligibility to Students in Short-Term Workforce Education Programs (PDF)
Community College Legislative Priorities – September 2023
Community College Legislative Priorities – September 2023 (PDF)
Community College Legislative Priorities – August 2023
Community College Legislative Priorities – August 2023 (PDF)
Joint Letter on SNAP Eligibility for College Students
Joint Letter on SNAP Eligibility for College Students (PDF)