June 23, 2022
Letter to Repeal the Taxation of Federal Pell Grants
Yesterday, ACCT joined a coalition of higher education organizations to urge Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Chairman Neal, and Chairman Wyden to repeal the taxation of Federal Pell Grants.
To read the full letter, click here.
Strengthening Community College Training Grants FAQs
The Department of Labor recently posted their updated FAQs document for the third round of SCCTG funding (SCC3). Specifically, the FAQs address questions we've received regarding institutions that applied for round 2 and are contemplating also applying for round 3 funding.
To view the FAQs, click here.
FY 23 Labor-HHS-Education Approps Bill Markup
The House Committee on Appropriation will meet this Thursday, June 30 at 10:00 am for a full committee markup on the FY23 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill.
To watch the markup, click here.
Dates & Deadline Reminders:
- Monday, July 11 - deadline to apply for CCAMPIS
- Monday, July 25 - deadline to apply for the Open Textbooks Pilot program
- Tuesday, October 25 - deadline to apply for third round of funding for SCCTG
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