Appropriations | HEA | NCLB | Undocumented | International
The appropriations process for fiscal year 2009 is underway. Visit the main government relations page and the latest news archive page for updates on the status of education appropriations and calls to action.
The chart below shows how NACAC recommendations for FY2009 compare with appropriations from the previous years, the President's recommendations, and Congressional action to date. Those marked with a star (*) were developed in concert with the Student Aid Alliance.
| Program |
FY07 Final |
FY 08 Final |
FY09 NACAC |
FY09 President |
|
Pell Grant max |
$4,310 |
$4,731 |
$5,100* |
$4,800 |
| SEOG |
$771 m |
$757 m |
$1 b* |
$0 |
| Work Study |
$980 m |
$980.4 m |
$1.25 b* |
$980.4 m |
| LEAP |
$65 m |
$65 m |
$100 m* |
$0 |
| GEAR UP |
$303 m |
$303 m |
$350 m* |
$303 m |
| TRIO |
$828 m |
$828 m |
$948* |
$885 m |
| ESSCP |
$35 m |
$48.6 m |
$75 m |
$0 |
See how these numbers compare to federal funding levels since FY1996 (57 K) for the programs listed above.
The 110th Congress is in the process of reauthorizing the Higher Education Act (HEA). Read NACAC's HEA Recommendations submitted to Congress. Check out the latest news on the Higher Education Act.
NACAC's recommendations include a proposal regarding graduate coursework in college admission for students pursuing degrees in counseling. You can use the following flyers to educate lawmakers about the need for school counselors with college admission instruction.
The House Committee on Education and Labor has released a discussion draft of Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Read NACAC's comments on the Title I draft. You can also check out NACAC's NCLB Recommendations submitted to Congress in April 2007.
The Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program (ESSCP) is the only federal program that provides funds for school districts to hire counselors to reduce the student-counselor ratio. Use the resources below on the value of school counseling when talking with lawmakers.
Legislation passed the Senate in the 109th Congress that would have provided clear paths to higher education and citizenship for undocumented students (the DREAM Act). Co-sponsors of the DREAM Act in both the House and Senate are planning on reintroducing the bill in the 110th Congress.
Visit NACAC's DREAM page for more information on DREAM and NACAC's DREAM Act advocacy efforts.
NACAC works with its international affiliate organization OACAC to improve college access for international students. For more information on policies affecing international students, visit the Department of Homeland Security's US-VISIT page, and the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.