America's College Promise Act of 2015

Community College issues: Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization Higher Education Act Reauthorization Higher Education regulations H.R.970, Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act H.R.2962/S.1716, America's College Promise Act of 2015 H.R.3647, Fairness for Families Act of 2015 H.R.5528, Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act H.R.3178, Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to higher education and community colleges. Issues related to the Obama Administration's efforts to invest in community college opportunities. Issues related to the Education and Workforce Innovation Act HR 1279. Issues related to the Innovation for Tomorrow's Workforce Act S 3344. Issues related to the America's College Promise Act of 2015 HR 2962 and S 1716. Issues related to the Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2015 HR 1287 and S 649. Issues related to the USDA Community Facilities Program.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Corporation for Natl & Community Service, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

S. 108, Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act of 2015. S. 1939, Student Protection and Success Act S. 1102 and HR 2364, Protect Student Borrowers Act of 2015 S.1716 and H.R. 2962, America's College Promise Act of 2015 HR 5528, Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act S. 1062 and HR 1958, Year-Round Pell Grant Restoration Act HR 5587, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act: issues include regulations, accreditation, Title IV student aid, data and consumer information, Title III and V programs, Direct Loan program, Pell Grants, postsecondary cohort default rates, and risk sharing.

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) issues S.1939, Student Protection and Success Act, generally S.1102, Protect Student Borrowers Act of 2015, generally H.R.2962/S.1716, America's College Promise Act of 2015, generally Higher Education Act reauthorization and regulatory issues S.3368, Access, Success, and Persistence in Reshaping Education (ASPIRE) Act of 2016, generally

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Community College issues: Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization Higher Education Act Reauthorization Higher Education regulations H.R.970, Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act H.R.2962/S.1716, America's College Promise Act of 2015 H.R.3647, Fairness for Families Act of 2015 H.R.5528, Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act H.R.3178, Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 108, Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act of 2015. S. 1939, Student Protection and Success Act S. 1102 and HR 2364, Protect Student Borrowers Act of 2015 S.1716 and H.R. 2962, America's College Promise Act of 2015 HR 5528, Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act S. 1062 and HR 1958, Year-Round Pell Grant Restoration Act HR 5587, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act: issues include regulations, accreditation, Title IV student aid, data and consumer information, Title III and V programs, Direct Loan program, Pell Grants, postsecondary cohort default rates, and risk sharing. Negotiated rulemaking relating to borrower defense

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Issues related to higher education and community colleges. Issues related to the Obama Administration's efforts to invest in community college opportunities. Issues related to the Education and Workforce Innovation Act HR 1279. Issues related to the Innovation for Tomorrow's Workforce Act S 3344. Issues related to the America's College Promise Act of 2015 HR 2962 and S 1716. Issues related to the Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2015 HR 1287 and S 649. Issues related to the USDA Community Facilities Program.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) issues S.1939, Student Protection and Success Act, generally S.1102, Protect Student Borrowers Act of 2015, generally H.R.2962/S.1716, America's College Promise Act of 2015, generally Higher Education Act reauthorization and regulatory issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Community College issues: Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization Higher Education Act Reauthorization Higher Education regulations H.R.970, Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act H.R.2962/S.1716, America's College Promise Act of 2015 H.R.3647, Fairness for Families Act of 2015 H.R.5528, Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act H.R.3178, Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 108, Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act of 2015. S. 1939, Student Protection and Success Act S. 1102 and HR 2364, Protect Student Borrowers Act of 2015 S.1716 and H.R. 2962, America's College Promise Act of 2015 HR 5528, Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act HR 3179, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act HR 3178, Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act HR 5529, Accessing Higher Education Opportunities Act HR 5530, HBCU Capital Financing Improvement Act S. 1062 and HR 1958, Year-Round Pell Grant Restoration Act HR 5587, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act: issues include regulations, accreditation, Title IV student aid, data and consumer information, Title III and V programs, Direct Loan program, Pell Grants, postsecondary cohort default rates, and risk sharing. Negotiated rulemaking relating to borrower defense

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 590, H.R. 1310, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Senate, all titles; H.R. 3408, "Fair Campus Act," all titles ; H.R. 3403, "Safe Campus Act," all titles; H.R. 1490 "Survivor Outreach and Support Campus Act," all titles; H.R. 2962, and S. 1716, "America's College Promise Act of 2015," all titles; Higher Education Act reauthorization generally; House and Senate, Carl Perkins Career and Technical Education Act reauthorization, generally; Enhancing FASFAA Completion by Community College Students; ED Outcomes measures; H.R. 4808, Pell for Performance Act, all titles; H.R. 4415, Early Pell Promise Act, all titles: H.R. 4386, Pathways to Affordable Education Act, all titles; H.R. 4594, Making college Affordable and Accessible Act of 2016, all titles.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act S. 108, Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act of 2015S. S. 1939, Student Protection and Success Act S. 1102 and HR 2364, Protect Student Borrowers Act of 2015 Issues include regulations, accreditation, Title IV student aid, data and consumer information, Title III and V programs Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act: issues include regulations, accreditation, Title IV student aid, data and consumer information, Title III and V programs, Direct Loan program, Pell Grants, postsecondary cohort default rates, and risk sharing. Postsecondary Institution Ratings System - design and implementation Free Community College, H.2962 and S. 1716 Direct Loan program Pell Grants Postsecondary cohort default rates and return of Title IV funds Negotiated rulemaking relating to borrower defense Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act: issues include enhanced pathways, innovative learning models, reporting requirements, and reform of title II.

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) issues S.1939, Student Protection and Success Act, generally S.1102, Protect Student Borrowers Act of 2015, generally H.R.2962/S.1716, America's College Promise Act of 2015, generally Higher Education Act reauthorization and regulatory issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Community College issues: Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization Higher Education Act Reauthorization Higher Education regulations H.R.970, Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act H.R.2962/S.1716, America's College Promise Act of 2015 H.R.3647, Fairness for Families Act of 2015

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act S. 108, Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act of 2015S. S. 1939, Student Protection and Success Act S. 1102 and HR 2364, Protect Student Borrowers Act of 2015 Issues include regulations, accreditation, Title IV student aid, data and consumer information, Title III and V programs Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act: issues include regulations, accreditation, Title IV student aid, data and consumer information, Title III and V programs, Direct Loan program, Pell Grants, postsecondary cohort default rates, and risk sharing. Postsecondary Institution Ratings System - design and implementation Free Community College, H.2962 and S. 1716 Direct Loan program Negotiated rulemaking relating to cash management Pell Grants S.1716 and H.R. 2962 America's College Promise Act of 2015 Postsecondary cohort default rates and return of Title IV funds Negotiated rulemaking relating to borrower defense

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) issues S.1939, Student Protection and Success Act, generally S.1102, Protect Student Borrowers Act of 2015, generally H.R.2962/S.1716, America's College Promise Act of 2015, generally

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Community College issues: Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization Higher Education Act Reauthorization Higher Education regulations H.R.970, Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act H.R.2962/S.1716, America's College Promise Act of 2015 H.R.3647, Fairness for Families Act of 2015

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 590, H.R. 1310, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Senate, all titles; H.R. 3408, "Fair Campus Act," all titles ; H.R. 3403, "Safe Campus Act," all titles; H.R. 1490 "Survivor Outreach and Support Campus Act," all titles; H.R. 2962, and S. 1716, "America's College Promise Act of 2015," all titles; Higher Education Act reauthorization generally; S. 1939, "Student Protection and Success Act," all titles; S. 1102, "Protect Student Borrowers Act" all titles; House and Senate, Carl Perkins Career and Technical Education Act reauthorization, generally; S. 108, "Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act," all titles; S. 2111, "Higher Education Innovation Act," all titles; S. 2191, "Promoting Access and Retention Through New Efforts to Require Shared Higher Investment in Postsecondary Success," all titles; S. 1195, "Student Right to Know Before You Go Act," all titles.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

S. 590, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Senate, all titles; H.R. 2680, "Hold Accountable and Lend Transparency on Campus Sexual Violence," all titles; H.R. 3403, "Safe Campus Act, all titles; H.R. 1490 "Survivor Outreach and Support Campus Act," all titles; H.R. 2962, and S. 1716, "America's College Promise Act of 2015, all titles; Higher Education Act reauthorization generally; S. 1939, "Student Protection and Success Act," all titles; S. 1102, "Protect Student Borrowers Act" all titles.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Community College issues: Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization Higher Education Act Reauthorization Higher Education regulations H.R.970, Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act H.R.2962/S.1716, America's College Promise Act of 2015 H.R.3647, Fairness for Families Act of 2015

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

ESEA reauthorization - H.R. 5 - Student Success Act and S. 1177 - Every Child Achieves Act: Working to increase the emphasis on TCUs in the Department of Ed - American Indian Teacher and Administrator training programs. Discussion of an amendment to allow TCU land-grants to compete in two Smith-Lever 3(d) grant programs (CYFAR and FRTEP), which are currently open to all other federal land-grant institutions. H.R. 2962 and S. 1716 (Americas College Promise Act of 2015) - Monitoring to ensure that TCUs will be eligible to participate in any final initiative enacted. Discussions with staff on TCU concerns with regard TCU HEA Title III program and the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act (reauthorized in conjunction with HEA).

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Efforts to expand understanding/recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to Indian tribes and the Tribal Colleges they charter. Seeking to retain existing and establish new federal opportunities to increase the capacity of TCUs to better serve their students and communities. Ongoing conversations regarding TCUs vital role in educating/training the AI/AN workforce and achieving the national college completion goal; TCUs equitable participation in the Americas College Promise initiative included in the Presidents FY 2016 budget and introduced in the House and Senate (H.R. 2962 and S. 1716, respectively); TCU eligibility and participation in federally funded programs open to institutions of higher education; and Native language/culture preservation/revitalization programs.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act S. 108, Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act of 2015S. S. 1939, Student Protection and Success Act S. 1102 and HR 2364, Protect Student Borrowers Act of 2015 Issues include regulations, accreditation, Title IV student aid, data and consumer information, Title III and V programs Postsecondary Institution Ratings System - design and implementation Free Community College Negotiated rulemaking relating to pay as you earn and participation rate index appeals Direct Loan program Negotiated rulemaking relating to cash management Pell Grants S.1716 and H.R. 2962 America's College Promise Act of 2015 Postsecondary cohort default rates and return of Title IV funds

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office

All items pertaining to ESEA reauthorization H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, & all relevant amendments S. 1177, the ECAA, & all relevant amendments Comments to Dept of Agriculture re changes to CACFP(child & adult care food program) H.R. 970/S. 559, Supporting Academic Freedom Through Regulatory Relief Act S 191 Perkins (Educating Tomorrows Workforce Act) H.R. 1827, Helping Schools Protect Our Children Act S. 439, Student Non-Discrimination Act S. 311, Safe Schools Improvement Act Charter School Accountability Act (amendment to ECAA) Opposition to vouchers and portability (note - includes but is not limited to DC vouchers) Discussions surrounding Background checks in schools Free community college proposals, including Americas College Promise Act (S. 1716/HR 2962) and College for All Act (S. 1373) S. 1060/H.R. 1956, Pell Grant Protection Act S. 1059/H.R. 1959, College Options for DREAMers Act S. 1061/H.R. 1957, Pell Grant Cost of Tuition Adjustment Act S. 1062/H.R. 1958, Year-Round Pell Grant Restoration Act S. 1557, Service Member Student Loan Affordability Act S. 1664, Military and Veterans Education Protection Act H.R. 2192 PRO Students Act Students Before Profits Act [note - no number yet this Congress] S. 1380/H.R. 2411, Strong Start for America's Children Act Veterans Education Relief and Reinstatement Act (VERRA) [note - has not yet been introduced] H.R. 2429, Student Loan Tax Debt Relief Act Gainful employment regulation (opposition to appropriations rider) STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act [note - no number yet this Congress] Discussions surrounding Corinthian Colleges shutdown and student loan discharge, including Defense to Repayment process and closed school discharges (ED) Discussions surrounding Predatory and/or unstable for-profit colleges (ED) Discussions surrounding Collection of marketing expense data at proprietary institutions under the IPEDS Finance Survey (ED) Discussions surrounding Regulatory burden in education (ED)

Expanding the recognition and understanding of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to Indian tribes and the Tribal Colleges they charter. Seeking to retain existing and establish new federal opportunities to increase the capacity of TCUs to better serve their students and communities. Ongoing conversations regarding TCUs vital role in educating/training the AI/AN workforce and achieving the national college completion goal. This effort includes TCUs equitable participation in the Americas College Promise initiative included in the Presidents FY 2016 budget and introduced in the House (H.R. 2962) and the Senate (S. 1716.) Ensure TCU eligibility and participation in federally funded programs open to institutions of higher education, and Native language/culture preservation/revitalization programs.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

ESEA reauthorization - H.R. 5 - Student Success Act and S. 1177 - Every Child Achieves Act: Working to increase the emphasis on TCUs in the Department of Ed - American Indian Teacher and Administrator training programs. Discussion of an amendment to allow TCU land-grants to compete in two Smith-Lever 3(d) grant programs (CYFAR and FRTEP), which are currently open to all other federal land-grant institutions. H.R. 2962 and S. 1716 (Americas College Promise Act of 2015) - Discussions to ensure that TCUs, which are public institutions of higher education, albeit not state chartered, will be eligible to participate in any final initiative enacted. Discussions on the preliminary interested of the TCUs in upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA) which include, TCU Title III program and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act (reauthorized in conjunction with HEA).

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act S. 108, Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2954, Higher Education Affordability Act Issues include regulations, accreditation, Title IV student aid, data and consumer information, Title III and V programs Postsecondary Institution Ratings System - design and implementation Free Community College Negotiated rulemaking relating to pay as you earn and participation rate index appeals Direct Loan program Negotiated rulemaking relating to cash management Pell Grants S.1716 and H.R. 2962 America's College Promise Act of 2015

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office