ACE on the Hill 2026

 
Join us for ACE on the Hill 2026 on February 25 in Washington, DC.

This annual advocacy day will bring college and university presidents and chancellors together with federal policymakers at a pivotal moment for higher education. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from policymakers and congressional staff in the new Congress, as well as engage with their own congressional delegations.

The event will precede ACE Experience 2026 (ACEx), which is scheduled for February 26-28.

register now
Location & Agenda
TBD
 
 
What to Expect in a Meeting
 
​Useful Links

Higher Education & The Trump Administration

Resources

The Economic Impact of Higher Education in America

How colleges and universities in the USA drive economic growth and enrich communities. 

dotEDU: ACE's Higher Ed Policy Podcast

listen

Budget & Appropriations

A Brief Guide to the Federal Budget and Appropriations Process 
ACE

The Appropriations Process: A Brief Overview
Congressional Research Service | May 2023

Authorizations and the Appropriations
Process
Congressional Research Service | May 2023

HEA Reauthorization

The Higher Education Act (HEA): A Primer
Congressional Research Service | April 2023

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