Foreign and Refugee Students
Since taking office in January 2017, the Trump administration has made several decisions that will impact the ability of foreign nationals to pursue higher education studies in the United States. Learn more about these decisions.
Undocumented Students
Advising undocumented students can be difficult in uncertain times. Explore our resources and guidance for professionals.
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 Announces Commission on Redesigning College Admission and Financial Aid Through a Racial Equity Lens
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) today announced a national panel of leaders and researchers from across higher education, policy, and civil rights to develop specific proposals for reimagining financial aid and college admission systems and ultimately eliminating racial inequity in postsecondary educational access.
Learn MoreCommission on Redesigning College Admission and Financial Aid Through a Racial Equity Lens
The commission will develop specific proposals for reimagining financial aid and college admission systems and ultimately eliminating racial inequity in postsecondary educational access.
Learn MoreDr. Crystal E. Newby Appointed as NACAC’s First Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Crystal E. Newby as the organization’s first director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Newby will transition to the new position, which will be housed in the Educational Content and Policy division within NACAC, starting January 1, 2021.
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Black and African Diaspora 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.
LGBTQ+ 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.