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Federal Policy Action Center

Federal Policy

Action Center 

The National College Attainment Network’s (NCAN) Federal Policy Action Center is designed to help members stay informed of relevant federal policy updates and take action to advocate for the programs and funding that matter most to our students and families. We have compiled the information, tools, and resources needed to engage successful student support and policy advocacy below. This page will be updated regularly. 

Key Issues

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Budget Reconciliation

On July 4, 2025, the budget reconciliation bill was signed into law by President Trump. It protected the Pell Grant but included substantial cuts to programs that people from low-income backgrounds rely on.

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Protecting the Pell Grant

The reconciliation bill included $10.5bn in FY26 to address the Pell shortfall & made no changes to the number of credits needed for max Pell. A workforce Pell program was also created starting in July 2026.

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Attacks on Diversity

The Trump Administration has issued a series of Executive Orders & other directives prohibiting continued funding & support for diversity, equity, and accessibility in schools nationwide.

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Dismantling of ED & Education Research

The Trump Administration has cut half of the staff at the US Department of Education (ED), issued an EO to eliminate the department & begun moving its functions to other agencies.

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Data Privacy

Data privacy is of utmost importance to NCAN members & the students & families they serve. Recent reports that data privacy may have been compromised has sparked action.

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Immigration Enforcement

Starting on his first day in office, President Trump and his Administration have taken numerous actions that will have longstanding impacts students & families from immigrant backgrounds.

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Advocacy Tools

 

Recent Federal Policy Updates