Undocumented Students
Advising undocumented students can be difficult in uncertain times. Explore our resources and guidance for professionals.
Veterans
Find resources on supporting veterans through the college admission process.
LGBTQ Students
LGBTQ students are often faced with a unique set of challenges and considerations throughout their college search and application process.
Diversity and Access
Regardless of whether institutions use race-conscious or race-neutral admission policies, NACAC recognizes and seeks to educate the community on the substantial benefits derived from a diverse student body and the complexity of the admission process.
NACAC Applauds Passage of Legislation Intended to Help Undocumented Students
NACAC applauded the US House of Representatives Tuesday for passing HR 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. This legislation would allow qualified undocumented individuals to remain legally in the United States, and thus able to attend college, providing them with the stability they have been denied since the current administration tried to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Learn MoreNACAC Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Support Transgender Students
NACAC applauded the US Supreme Court’s recent decision not to hear a case challenging a Pennsylvania school district’s policy that allows students to use the bathroom matching their gender identity.
Learn MoreNACAC Opposes Trump 2020 Budget Proposal
President Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2020 budget withdraws needed support for education and other critical programs that help ensure our nation’s students are ready to succeed in tomorrow’s economy, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), said today.
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African American SIG
The African American Special Interest Group will support and advance the work of counseling and enrollment professionals as they help the students and the community realize their full potential, with particular emphasis on African American's transition to postsecondary education.
Asian American/Pacific Islander SIG
The mission of the Asian/Pacific Islander Special Interest Group is to bring awareness of Asian/Pacific Islander issues to NACAC members.
GLBTQ and Allies SIG
The GLBTQ and Allies SIG provides opportunities for members to discuss issues of college admission that affect GLBTQ students and others.
Latino/Hispanic SIG
The Latino/Hispanic Special Interest Group represents the perspectives and concerns of those professionals who are responsible for the counseling, guidance, education, recruitment and transition (from high school to college) of Latino/Hispanic students. It is also responsible for the dissemination, discussion and representation of any and all related topics, issues and trends relevant to Latino/Hispanic college admission counseling.