Congress
Congress Begins Conference Process: Short-Term Pell, Apprenticeship Hang in Balance
In February, the House passed short-term Pell. Now the House and Senate must work together to create a final bill that may or may not include it.
Congress' New Take on Earmarks: How Community Colleges Can Benefit
Congress has resumed locally-focused funding projects, named Community Project Funding in the House or Congressionally Directed Spending in the Senate. Here's how community colleges can participate.
Congressional Recess Public Policy Update
An overview of Congressional action leading up to the August break & what to expect once they return.
Timely Community College Federal Policy Priorities for 2021
Every year, ACCT and AACC release a list federal policy priorities that represent the interests of community college leaders and the students they serve. We put together a high-level overview of community college policy priorities for 2021.
Making the case for free community college nationwide
Seventeen states offer some sort of tuition-free two-year college program. Research proves the educational and economic benefit to young people who likely would have skipped college otherwise.
With Pell Grants restored to people in prison, eyes turn to assuring quality
Congress recently lifted the ban on Pell Grant eligibility for people in prison. Advocates say their work isn’t over.
