The Higher Education Opportunity Act has passed Congress making sweeping and complicated changes to the rules colleges must follow if their students receive federal aid. National Association of Washington has developed a very helpful compliance guide (click on logo).

GI Bill: The 110th Congress approved legislation that will substantially increase the educational benefits available to our nation’s veterans. The provisions of the "Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act" were included in the Fiscal Year 2008 Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 110-252).  The expanded benefits will be available beginning August 1, 2009 .  Click on the image above to see vital information about implementing this program, including the Yellow Ribbon program for students attending private colleges.

Federal Budget: Each year Congress determines funding for federal programs including student aid. This year President Obama is proposing dramatic changes in how student aid programs are funded.

See this NAICU explanation of the changes http://www.naicu.edu/news_room/obamas-student-aid-budget-plan-policy-meets-process-and-politics

And this Inside Higher Ed article

http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/04/01/loans

http://www.ucan-network.org/ provides vital information about private colleges in the country. To see ICW members links go to http://www.icwashington.org/u-can.htm

The Student Aid Alliance is a coalition of associations who support federal funding for strong student id programs.

ICW works closely with the National Association of State Executives and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) to formulate and advocate for supportive higher education public policy. For information about ICW's federal public policy, contact:

Violet Boyer
President and CEO
Office: 206.623.4494
Cellular: 206.714.2402