Washington Wrap Up – April 28, 2020

Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here.   April 28, 2020 COVID-19 Updates Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced that in the coming weeks $127.5 million in grants will be available to expand short-term postsecondary programs and work-based learning […]

Washington Wrap Up – April 21, 2020

Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here.   April 21, 2020 COVID-19 Updates  The U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced the application process for Governors to apply for the Governor’s share of Education Stabilization Funds provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic […]

Washington Wrap Up – April 14, 2020

Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here.   April 14, 2020 COVID-19 Updates The U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced the advanced distribution of the portion of formula funding reserved for emergency grants to students at institutions of higher education (IHEs) under the […]

RAMC Submits COVID Relief Recommendations to Congress to Support Community College Students

RAMC today submitted a letter to Congress offering recommendations on federal initiatives that could be included in the next COVID relief package that would benefit community college students and help support education and workforce development. An excerpt of the letter states: Many of our colleges have also stepped up to help meet the broader needs […]

Washington Wrap Up – April 7, 2020

Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here.   April 7, 2020 HOUSE and SENATE The House and Senate are in recess until the week of April 20. The Congressional Budget Office issued its cost estimate for the President’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request. […]