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House Reconciliation Bill and Presidential Request Releasedin Same Week

Both proposals stand to make drastic changes to the federal investments in higher education.

Full Steam Ahead on Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations

As Congress begins their work on Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations, now is the time for community college leaders to be vocal on the needs of their institutions and the federal programs that support their students.

Colleges Expand and Strengthen Student Success Strategies by Leveraging SNAP Employment and Training

ACCT welcomes Guam Community College and BridgeValley Community and Technical College as SNAP employment & Training third-party providers. SNAP E&T is a strategy to close opportunity gaps and create career pathways for students participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to ensure they have access to training leading to careers with economic mobility

On Capitol Hill, Concerns Grow Over NSF Cuts Threatening Community College STEM Job Training

Budget cuts, reductions in force, and funding freezes hamstring community college programs around emerging technologies, including AI, quantum, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.

Memo From Office of Management and Budget Issues a Directive to Pause All Federal Assistance Programs

OMB has issued out a memo directing all departments and agencies to put a pause on federal grants, loans, project, and activities.

NSF Awards Grants For CHIPS, Tech Workforce, And The Future Of Work

Discover how NSF grants are funding community and technical colleges to advance workforce training in emerging technologies under the CHIPS Act.
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