Episode 173: NASFAA Highlights First-Ever Virtual Advocacy Pipeline and Internal Policy Discussions for Incoming Biden Administration
This week on "Off The Cuff," Jill kicks things off by highlighting the latest developments a recent court ruling has had on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Allie provides an update on NASFAA's Advocacy Pipeline and recaps our first-ever virtual Advocacy Pipeline event, where graduate and professional aid administrators recently met with congressional staffers. Justin delves into NASFAA's advocacy surrounding the efforts to "Double the Pell" and what sort of internal policy discussions are going on at NASFAA to urge congressional leaders to provide students with additional federal resources through the Pell Grant program. Megan then dives into the higher education policies that NASFAA has been discussing with President-Elect Joe Biden's transition team and NASFAA's priorities for the new administration and the incoming Congress. Plus, the group wants to know: What are some things that you're convinced people only pretend to enjoy?
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Justin Draeger |
Megan Coval |
Allie Arcese |
Jill Desjean |
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Resources
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- Episode 173 Transcript (PDF)
- Federal Judge Rules Acting DHS Head Chad Wolf Unlawfully Appointed, Invalidates DACA Suspension
- Sign up for NASFAA’s Advocacy Pipeline Program
- NCAN’s Proposal to Double the Pell Grant
- Biden Announces ED Agency Review Team
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Publication Date: 11/20/2020
