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Issues

On behalf of its members, NACUBO advocates on a broad array of issues for fair and equitable policies that address financial administration and management of colleges and universities. Listed below is information about some of our priority concerns currently pending before the 112th Congress.

Student Aid Issues

NACUBO is a member of the Student Aid Alliance, a coalition of higher education organizations united in support of federal student aid. In the 112th Congress, NACUBO is particularly concerned about the outlook for two important programs:

• Pell Grants

  • About Pell Grants (PDF)

  • Pell Grants Caught in Congressional Crosshairs

• Perkins Loans

  • ED Clarifies Status of Perkins Loan Program

Tax Issues

• The Charitable Deduction

  • About the Charitable Deduction (PDF)

• Tax-Exempt Bonds

  • About Tax-Exempt Bonds (PDF)
  • New Realities in the Bond Market (NACUBO membership required)

• Three-Percent Withholding

  • About Three-Percent Withholding (PDF)
  • Three Percent Withholding Rules Include One-Year Postponement
  • Administration Supports Delay of 3% Withholding

Other Issues

• State Authorization

  • Court Rejects ED Rule on Distance Education
  • House Education Subcommittee Holds Hearings on State Authorization; Definition of a Credit Hour

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Liz Clark
Director, Congressional Relations
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