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Federal Legislative Agenda Financial Aid
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Increase Funding for Work Study Work study positions are linked to higher retention rates Allow students the opportunity to gain practical work experience Increases accountability to the campus community
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Independent Student Status Currently considered dependent until age 24 with certain exceptions – (married, children, veteran, etc.) Appeals Process; financial independence is not grounds for appeal Lowering the age of independence would more accurately reflect current higher education contribution trends (Students contributing more than parents)
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Pell Grant Funding Increased Funding of the Pell Grant Expand Pell Grant Funding to more readily allow for summer courses
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TEACH “Scholarships” Reallocate money into a more student- friendly scholarship program – Actually grants – Many strings attached – Good program in its intent, but money may be able to go into a program that would better aid teachers
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Federal Legislative Agenda Textbooks
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National movement for textbook legislation- Current legislation review Timeline for MSUSA action What MSUSA could accomplish Proposed action/plan for national textbook involvement
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Federal Legislative Agenda Veterans
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Support Veterans In Higher Education Minnesota has the largest percentage of appointed National Guard in the nation 80% want to go to college when they return
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Examples of Reforms and Changes G.I. Bill Reform – GI Bill based on continuous service not cumulative – Educational Benefits increase with inflation, not increase of costs – Deferment for school loans only 6 months when they return
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Examples of Reforms and Changes Department of Veteran’s Affairs Reform – Veteran’s must apply for educational benefits. Why? Can take 16 weeks or more for reply on benefits package
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Examples of Reforms and Changes Funding for Campus Assistance – There is a mandate that all campuses must provide veteran assistance centers but there is no funding.
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Examples of Reforms and Changes Transfer, Information and Articulation – Make sure that our institutions are tracking veteran’s better – We want to make a push for institutions to collect veteran’s military experience so that they can be placed in the appropriate position in a major or program
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