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College Admission Counselors Applaud Investment in Education in Stimulus Package

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 17 (AScribe Newswire) -- The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) applauds Congress for recognizing the stimulative power of investment in education, and for including significant funds for college access initiatives in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, approved on February 13 and set for the President's signature today.

"Investment in education is critical to the improvement and maintenance of an educated workforce. Jobs that do not require higher education are disappearing rapidly, and in times of economic decline, the first step toward continued employment for many Americans is to go back to school to learn new skills," said Joyce Smith, CEO of NACAC. "The Pell Grant increase and the education tax credit will help prevent students already in school from dropping out because of their families' reduced ability to pay tuition and fees."

Improving college access and success for all students is NACAC's primary policy concern. Research indicates that federal investment in need-based student aid is the one of the most effective means to improving college access. Along with a strong investment in need-based financial aid, support for quality school counseling and college preparatory curriculum in secondary schools are NACAC's three policy priorities for improving college access and success.

About NACAC: NACAC is an Arlington, VA-based education association of more than 11,000 primary and secondary school counselors, independent counselors, college admission and financial aid officers, enrollment managers, and organizations that work with students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education. The association is committed to maintaining high standards that foster ethical and social responsibility among those involved in the transition process, as outlined in the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice.


College Admission Counselors Applaud Investment in Education in Stimulus Package