New Accountability Rules Now in Effect: STATS and Workforce Pell
As of July 1, 2026, many of the higher education provisions found in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, came into effect. Among these provisions are the accountability rules finalized by the Department of Education for degree and certificate programs and, separately, Workforce Pell programs.
What Really Works to Support Rural Community Colleges?
Learn about new research focused on what’s working at rural community colleges, from dual enrollment and workforce alignment to student pathways and nursing programs. Join the conversation at the 2026 ACCT Leadership Congress and help shape future research on rural higher education.
Community College Advocacy Continues All Year Round: Invite Your Member of Congress to Meet Back Home!
During the August recess, congressional lawmakers return to their home states and districts to engage with their constituents and to pitch the many accomplishments they have made throughout the congressional session. In turn, community college leaders have an optimal opportunity to establish, strengthen, or renew relationships with the lawmakers that represent their campuses and advocate for community college legislative priorities.
Beyond the Department of Education: Other Federal Grants Worth Your Time
When people usually think about federal funding opportunities for community colleges, the Department of Education is usually the first (and sometimes only) place they look. But several agencies across the federal government regularly put out funding opportunities that community colleges are well-positioned to apply and compete for.
Latest Action in Washington
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08/13
ED Approves First Workforce Pell Program, Senate Passed Its CR, Deadline for Data Reporting, ED Left More Funds Unspent Than BeforeRead More -
08/06
Just released! New ACCT Summer Advocacy Toolkit, LAW is Live TOMORROW, Call to Action to Higher Education, Accountability Side-by-SideRead More -
07/30
Senate HELP Committee Advances College Transparency Act, New Grant Opportunities, and AI LegislationRead More -
07/28
Senate vote this THURSDAY on College Transparency Act! Ask your U.S. Senators to count all community college students!Read More -
07/23
NEW GRANTS RESOURCE, Americans View Community Colleges in a Positive Light, Judge Rules Grants Can't Be Terminated Based on Changed Priorities, Senate Introduces Bill to Expand Participation in AI Education, Research, and the WorkforceRead More
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New Accountability Rules Now in Effect: STATS and Workforce Pell
As of July 1, 2026, many of the higher education provisions found in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, came into effect. Among these provisions are the accountability rules finalized by the Department of Education for degree and certificate programs and, separately, Workforce Pell programs.
What Really Works to Support Rural Community Colleges?
Learn about new research focused on what’s working at rural community colleges, from dual enrollment and workforce alignment to student pathways and nursing programs. Join the conversation at the 2026 ACCT Leadership Congress and help shape future research on rural higher education.
Community College Advocacy Continues All Year Round: Invite Your Member of Congress to Meet Back Home!
During the August recess, congressional lawmakers return to their home states and districts to engage with their constituents and to pitch the many accomplishments they have made throughout the congressional session. In turn, community college leaders have an optimal opportunity to establish, strengthen, or renew relationships with the lawmakers that represent their campuses and advocate for community college legislative priorities.
Beyond the Department of Education: Other Federal Grants Worth Your Time
When people usually think about federal funding opportunities for community colleges, the Department of Education is usually the first (and sometimes only) place they look. But several agencies across the federal government regularly put out funding opportunities that community colleges are well-positioned to apply and compete for.
Announcing the New America & ACCT Work-Based Learning Capacity Building Cohort
Six colleges will receive technical assistance and funding for work-based learning under the Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy.
Students, Families and Businesses Deserve Better Info on Community Colleges: Pass the College Transparency Act!
College Transparency Act, a bill that would better capture the community college population when collecting data for the student-level data network. This is an exciting week for community colleges, their students, supporters, and employer partners. After many years, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee plans to vote on the bipartisan College Transparency Act, a bill that would better capture the community college population when collecting data for the student-level data network.
