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Student Aid

Making Financial Aid Work for Working Adults, Businesses, and US Economy

Current federal financial aid policy leaves out students pursuing shorter-term education or training programs that can lead to good-paying jobs in high-demand industries.

College Leaders’ Recommendations for the Higher Education Act

The Higher Education Committee of 50 released their final recommendations for the Higher Education Act (HEA) reauthorization. The group includes community college presidents, trustees, administrators, and financial aid staff.

Advocating for Second Chance Pell

ACCT holds a congressional briefing on the benefits of postsecondary education for incarcerated students and expanding access to federal financial aid.

Improving Student Financial Aid in the New Congress

Simplifying the application process would improve access to federal financial aid for community college students.

When Financial Aid Falls Short: The Ongoing Problem of Unmet Need

In a recent report, researchers from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) found that over 70% of community college students have unmet need averaging roughly $5,000.

Federal Student Aid Conference Focuses on the Increasing National Student Debt

Officials from the U.S. Department of Education warned of the ballooning federal student loan portfolio and provided updates on “Next Gen” programs intended to help students with the financial aid process.
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