Federal financial
aid is a primary issue for the American Council on Education (ACE) and the
higher education association community, reflecting the vital role it plays for
students, families, campuses and the nation as a whole. Federal aid programs, such
as Pell Grants, Federal Work-Study, and Stafford Loans, encompass a variety of
processes and broader issues, including congressional appropriations, access,
student debt load, and streamlined application and repayment processes. ACE is
at the forefront in working with Congress on policies that maximize federal
support for all students, with a particular focus on low-income and
historically underserved communities.