Federal Advocacy Archive

WASFAA has a long-standing commitment to federal advocacy on behalf of students, institutions, and financial aid professionals. Below is a historical archive of official position statements, letters, and policy responses submitted by the association over the years.

2018

• WASFAA Talking Points – February 14, 2018 (PDF)

2017

• Regulatory Reform Cover Letter – Sept 12, 2017 (PDF)
• Regulatory Reform Topics Chart – Sept 12, 2017 (PDF)

2016

• Letter of Support – H.R. 5962 – Sept 21, 2016 (PDF)

2015

• Negotiated Rulemaking Hearing – Sept 15, 2015 (PDF)
• Comments on NPRM – July 1, 2015 (PDF)
• Support for Federal Perkins Loan – June 24, 2015 (PDF)

2014

• Comment on PLUS NPRM – Sept 5, 2014 (PDF)
• Comment on Harkin Bill – July 30, 2014 (PDF)
• HEA Reauthorization Recommendations – May 22, 2014 (PDF)

2012

• Comments on Fraud & Abuse – May 2012 (PDF)

2010

• Response: Gainful Employment NPRM – Sept 2010 (PDF)
• Response to NPRM – June 2010 (PDF)

2009

• Letter to Senate Committee – Sept 2009 (PDF)
• Letter to Robert Shireman – Sept 2009 (PDF)
• NPRM Response – Sept 14, 2009 (PDF)
• Letter on H.R. 3221 – Aug 2009 (PDF)

2001

• Response to FED.UP Initiative – July 2001 (PDF)