Financial
aid is a primary issue for ACE and the higher education association community,
reflecting the vital role it plays for students, families, campuses and the
nation as a whole. The range of federal aid programs, from Pell Grants to
Federal Work-Study to Stafford Loans, encompasses a variety of processes and
broader issues, including congressional appropriations, access, student debt
load and streamlining the application process. 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.