Back to News Policy Watch: Funding Cancellations and Title VIII Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy Federal Policy Updates AACN has heard that some members received cancellation notices for their Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant and Nursing Faculty Loan Program. If you've received such a notice, please share your experience with us. TAKE ACTION: As Congress continues working on critical legislation, urge your members to cosponsor and pass the Title VIII Reauthorization Act. Time is of the essence. Click here to send a message today. In Case You Missed It AACN’s Chart on Key Issues & Policy Actions The “Big, Beautiful Bill” Means Big Changes for Higher Ed VA Pares Back Mass Layoffs, Sparing 50,000 Jobs HRSA Extends Title VII Faculty Loan Repayment Deadline to July 22 We Need Your Engagement Amplifying the voice of AACN member schools, faculty, and students is essential to advancing our policy priorities. Please join our efforts by: Becoming an AACN Advocate. Sending messages on critical issues to your Member of Congress. Sharing your personal story through the Face of Academic Nursing initiative. Connecting with AACN staff to relay what you are experiencing in your area. View all updates from Policy Watch