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Federal

ICW, in concert with our national organization, NAICU, is the primary advocate for its member colleges and universities on matters under consideration by Congress and the federal government. For information about ICW's federal advocacy activity, contact:

Violet Boyer
President and CEO
Office: 206.623.4494
Cellular: 206.714.2402

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Higher Education Act

With the passage of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, we urge our members to monitor (and quantify if possible) the impact of the changes. ICW will be working with NAICU to inform congress about the impact.

Find your Congressional district

Call members of Congress at 1-800-574-4AID

You'll be connected to a brief message about the latest information on student aid and then switched to the Capitol operator. Tell them the name of the U.S. Senator or Representative with whom you want to speak, and you'll be connected to his/her office.