Join us as we decode the recent Dear Colleague Letter from the Department of Education and what it potentially means for the nation’s community colleges. When: Feb 24, 2025, 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this webinar. Webinar Speakers Walter G. Bumphus, Ph.D. (President and CEO, American Association of Community […]
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GE/FVT reporting deadline extended to September 30< Confirmation hearings for Secretaries of Education and Labor GE/FVT reporting deadline extended to September 30 Last Friday, the Department of Education (ED) issued an Electronic Announcement (EA) extending the deadline for Gainful Employment/Financial Value Transparency (GE/FVT) reporting to September 30, 2025. Colleges also have until September 30 to […]
AACC Washington Update Webinar
In this free webinar, the AACC government relations team reviewed all the latest developments in Washington in what has been quite an eventful start to 2025. Topics covered included federal funding, budget reconciliation legislation, President Trump’s executive orders and other administration actions, new personnel at the Department of Education and Labor, and the outlook for […]
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House budget resolution calls for $330B in education cuts Key contracts terminated at the Institute for Education Sciences This week in Congressional hearings Trump Administration names key Department of Education roles House budget resolution calls for $330B in education cuts On Wednesday, the House Budget Committee released their awaited reconciliation blueprint. The budget resolution provides […]
Webinar: What the National Elections Mean for Community Colleges
In this webinar, the AACC government relations team broke down the presidential and congressional election outcomes and what they portend for community colleges. What could be the potential impact on federal funding? Tax policy? Higher education and workforce legislation? Regulations? Watch the video recording. (YouTube) Download the slides. (PDF) Webinar Speakers: David Baime (Sr. Vice […]
Webinar: U.S. Dept of State Fellowship Opportunity for Community College Students
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship is now entering its ninth year of selecting candidates for this two-year diversity program. This is a unique opportunity for community college students interested in pursuing an IT-related bachelor’s degree to receive academic funding for the last two years of their degree program. […]
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Department of Education publishes eligible colleges for the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program Updates on beta testing of the 2025-26 FAFSA Department of Education publishes eligible colleges for the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program This week, the Department of Education (ED) released a list of 200 institutions that are eligible for the new Postsecondary Success Recognition Program. […]
Webinar: Department of Homeland Security Briefing on Countering Human Trafficking
Date & Time: Nov 4, 2024 02:00 PM Description: Please join the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) for a briefing on human trafficking at community and technical colleges. This briefing will provide campus staff with information on human trafficking, indicators to look for, and resources available to administrators, support staff, […]
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Editor’s note: This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. FAFSA Update: Good news and bad news CBO releases projections […]
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Editor’s note: This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. Department of Education announces new FAFSA Student Support Strategy Office […]