Executive Branch Initiatives
On this page you will find comments in response to executive orders, strategic plans, or initiatives related to higher education (such as the scorecard and financial aid award letters) from the White House, Department of Education, or other Executive Branch departments.
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Higher Education Priorities for Department of Homeland Security
February 3, 2021 - NASFAA joins a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas discussing issues of importance to the higher education community that are relevant to his new role in the Biden administration. -
Letter to Secretary of State on Supporting International Students
January 27, 2021 - The higher ed community sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on initial actions his department can take to help support international students and restore the United States as a destination of choice for global students and scholars. -
NASFAA Joins Comments on DHS Proposed H-1B Visa Rule
December 2, 2020 - The higher education community submitted comments to the Department of Homeland Security on a proposed rule to change the current lottery process used to award H-1B visas and prioritize the awarding of H-1Bs based on corresponding wage levels. -
Request to the Department of Labor to Withdraw the RFI on Race and Sex Stereotyping
December 1, 2020 - NASFAA joined the higher education community on a letter requesting that the Department of Labor withdraw the Request for Information regarding the Trump administration's Executive Order on “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.” -
NASFAA Joins in Letter to Biden-Harris Administration Outlining Early Priorities
November 18, 2020 - NASFAA joined the higher education community on a letter sent to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris last week detailing the steps the incoming administration should take early on regarding critical higher ed topics... -
NASFAA Submits Comments on Federal Student Aid 2020-24 Strategic Plan
October 22, 2020 - NASFAA submitted comments on Federal Student Aid's (FSA) draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2020-24. -
Higher Education Community Letter Opposing ICE Policy for International Students Fall 2020
July 10, 2020 - NASFAA joined in a letter opposing "in the strongest possible terms" July 6 guidance from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would prohibit international students from remaining in the country for online fall instruction. -
NASFAA Letter on New FSA COO
June 2, 2017 - NASFAA on June 2, 2017 sent a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos offering advice and counsel regarding desirable characteristics for a new Federal Student Aid (FSA) Chief Operating Officer (COO). -
NASFAA Extends Congratulations to ED for Successful Roll-out of Early FAFSA and PPY Implementation
October 13, 2016 - NASFAA extends its congratulations to the Department of Education for a successful roll-out of Early FAFSA and the implementation of prior prior year (PPY) income. It has been a well thought-out and collegial process. -
NASFAA Submits Comments on Proposed Centralized Student Complaint System
February 9, 2016 - In response to a Federal Register on the proposed centralized student complaint system, NASFAA’s comments stress the need for adequate due process for institutions and solicitation of stakeholder input on the complaint resolution process. -
NASFAA Submits Comments To ED On Proposed Postsecondary Institution Ratings Systems
January 31, 2014 - In written comments submitted last week to the Department of Education (ED), NASFAA thanked the administration for its long-standing commitment to improve college access, affordability and transparency for students and families. The document also ... -
NASFAA Signs ACE and NACUBO Letter to VA on Executive Order
June 22, 2012 - On Friday, June 22, the American Council on Education (ACE) and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) sent a joint letter signed by NASFAA and 10 other associations to Veterans Affairs (VA), expressing stron... -
NASFAA's National Scorecard Comments
March 12, 2012 - NASFAA appreciates the opportunity to provide comment on the White House draft “College Scorecard.” While the goal of the College Scorecard is to achieve a greater level of consumer transparency, there are several areas of improvement that would m... -
NASFAA Comments on FSA’s 5-Year Strategic Plan
January 17, 2012 - In a letter to the Department of Education, NASFAA provides comment on the draft Federal Student Aid Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2012-16. As the association that represents student aid administrators—those that provide the actual link between ... -
The Award Letter: A Model Concept
September 13, 2011 - NASFAA submitted these recommendations to improve financial aid award letters to the U.S. Department of Education. A tool for institutions to evaluate their award letters and for students and parents to evaluate award letters is included. -
NASFAA Sends Letter of Thanks to ED for Promoting Financial Aid Administrators' Interests
April 11, 2011 - NASFAA thanks the Department of Education for its April 6 letter to university and college presidents asking them to devote more resources to their financial aid offices. -
NASFAA Comments on Treasury's Financial Literacy Campaign
September 15, 2010 - NASFAA President Justin Draeger submits comments on the U.S. Treasury Department's financial literacy campaign.