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Higher Education Associations Support DACA Amid Legal Challenges
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by summer 2020. Higher education associations widely support the program which has helped many undocumented immigrants enroll in college.
Higher Education in the Spotlight
How to turn the lemons of bad news into refreshing advocacy lemonade.
Congress should lift ban on Pell grants for incarcerated students
This action will directly benefit Iowa’s communities by freeing state resources that can be used to benefit everyone rather than squandering potential.
What's happening in Washington: Summer 2019
Congress could pass a new budget and funding increases for community colleges. The Department of Education rescinds gainful employment and pushes several regulatory changes.
Updates to State and Federal Aid
Expanding Pell eligibility to short-term programs and reinstating Second Chance Pell remain priorities for ACCT.
The Value of Student Advocacy
More than 20 students from Portland Community College travelled to Washington, D.C. to attend the 2019 National Legislative Summit.
