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.
