Please find below resources for college counseling and admission professionals related to the Higher Education Act (HEA) and related legislation.
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA)
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (PL 110-315) is the 2008 reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA), which became law on August 14, 2008. Several of NACAC's recommendations were addressed by this legislation. Read a summary of provisions of interest to NACAC.
Statute and Guidance
U.S. Department of Education HEOA Website
College Costs
Need-based Student Aid
Financial Aid Simplification
Department of Education Report to Congress Regarding Financial Aid Simplification
Draft Prototype of the Simplified FAFSA
Award Letter Standardization
Study on Incentive Compensation
The 90/10 rule
Loan Forgiveness for School Counselors
Protections for Private Loan Borrowers
Lender Disclosures and Reporting
Benefits for Service Members
Textbook Pricing
College Access Challenge Grants
The College Access Challenge Grant (CACG) program was passed as part of the CCRAA (see below). CACG is a new grant program that NACAC S/R affiliates are eligible for as subgrantees. These grants are awarded to states to provide professional development for school counselors and college admission officers, as well as college preparatory information for students and families.