Episode 202: Meet NASFAA’s Latest Student Aid Advocate, Richard Davis, Jr.
This week on "Off The Cuff," Rachel hosts a discussion with NASFAA’s most recent Dallas Martin Endowment (DME) Policy Intern, Richard Davis, Jr. The higher education policy experts delve into a host of issues surrounding student aid and recap this summer’s advocacy efforts. Rachel and Richard cover topics concerning Pell Grant restoration, NASFAA’s advocacy pipeline, highlights from the Committee for Education Funding's (CEF) weekly meetings and more. Richard, who recently completed his summer internship, also shares his future plans and offers listeners insight as to what projects NASFAA has planned for the fall that will utilize some of his research.
Want to learn more about the Dallas Martin Endowment for Public Policy and Student Aid (DME) summer internship? Be sure to check out the DME Prospectus to learn more about the purposes, policies, and goals of the fund.
Speakers
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| Hugh Ferguson Reporter |
Rachel Gentry Assistant Director of Federal and State Policy |
Richard Davis, Jr. 2021 DME Policy Intern |
Resources
- Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
- Episode 202 Transcript (PDF)
- Dallas Martin Endowment for Public Policy and Student Aid
- Meet NASFAA's 2021 Dallas Martin Endowment Policy Intern: Richard Davis, Jr.
- Where Are They Now? Reconnecting With NASFAA's Former DME Policy Interns
- NASFAA 2021 DME Policy Intern Richard Davis, Jr. Bids Farewell
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Publication Date: 8/20/2021
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