Advocacy Toolkit 

NACAC members are experts in college admission counseling and are encouraged to share their expertise with state legislators to inform education policy. Visits with lawmakers allow college counselors to:

  • Educate legislators about NACAC and affiliate priorities
  • Build and maintain relationships with legislators
  • Offer assistance as a trusted resource in college admission

The following information will help you plan, prepare, and conduct visits with state and federal legislators.

How to Schedule and Meet with a Lawmaker or Legislative Aid
Intructions for Scheduling a Visit - While developed for visits in Washington, DC, these instructions are applicable to state legislative visits as protocol is the same. As always, NACAC staff are willing to help if you have questions along the way.
Capitol Hill 101 

What to Discuss with a State Legislator or Aide
(State Priorities)
State Budget Profiles 
College Access Agenda for States
Education and the Economy
Student-to-Counselor Ratios
Graduate Coursework in College Counseling
Graduate Coursework Legislative Proposal
Undocumented Students and College Access
Policy Brief: College Access Challenge Grants
School Counselors Contribute to College Access and Success (State)
Policy Brief: School Counseling and College Access (State)

What to Discuss with a Federal Legislator or Aide
(NACAC Priorities)
College Access Agenda for the 112th Congress
Student Protection Agenda for the 112th Congress
Education and the Economy
School Counselors Contribute to College Access and Success
Policy Brief: School Counseling and College Access
Policy Brief: Rigorous Curriculum
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Recommendations
Pathways to College Act
Pathways to College Act Talking Points
Other NACAC Issues

How to Take Action on Issues Now
Create an Action Alert
Take Action on federal issues
Learn what your state legislature is doing
Learn about state policies approved by legislatures across the nation related to college admission counseling

Have questions about Hill visits? Email legislative@nacacnet.org.

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