AACN Highlights the Impact of Title VIII Programs on Capitol Hill

On June 3, Dr. George Zangaro from Johns Hopkins University presented on behalf of AACN at the Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition congressional briefing, outlining the critical role Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs play in supporting pathways into nursing. As Congress considers FY 2027 funding priorities, AACN and its partners continue to advocate for strong investment in Title VII and Title VIII programs. AACN thanks Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) for her remarks and continued support for nursing education and workforce development.

AACN Joins Healthcare Community for Hill Day

On June 2, AACN participated in the Coalition for Health Funding’s Hill Day, where advocates met with Congressional offices in support of robust public health funding. AACN staff highlighted the importance of the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research.

Title VIII Program Grants Now Open

• Nursing Workforce Development Grant (Deadline: July 8) - Aims to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. To learn more and apply, click here.
• Nurse Faculty Loan Program (Deadline: July 10) - Seeks to increase the nation’s supply of nurse educators by providing low-interest loans for students studying to be nurse faculty and loan cancelation for graduates who go on to work as faculty. To learn more and apply, click here.

Act Now! Support a Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with other members of Congress, introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution (H.J.Res.189/S.J.Res196) to repeal the Department of Education’s final rule on federal student loan limits. Click here to view the full press release. To urge your member of Congress to cosponsor this CRA, click here.

Share Your Feedback on OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule

On May 29, the Office of Management and Budget released a proposed rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, that would significantly change how federal agencies award and oversee grant funding. AACN is seeking feedback from members on how these proposed changes could affect your institution, programs, or funding opportunities. Please send your comments to amorales@aacnnursing.org by June 26.

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