(May 12, 2008) The U.S. Department of Education has announced a roundtable of its Advisory Committee on Student Financial Aid (ACSFA), which will focus on ways to ensure access to college for low- and middle-income students and the possible impact of our nation’s current economic situation on college access and enrollment. The roundtable is open to the public and will be held Friday, June 13, 2008, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, at the Wyatt Center Rotunda, Peabody College of Education, 1930 South Drive. The ACSFA serves as an independent source of advice and counsel to Congress and the U.S. Secretary of Education on student financial aid policy.
The roundtable registration deadline is Monday, June 2, 2008, and space is limited. To register, send an email to acsfa@ed.gov or tracy.deanna.jones@ed.gov or fax your registration information to 202-219-3032. Include your name, title, affiliation, complete address (including Internet and e-mail addresses, if available), and telephone and fax numbers.