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National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER) Spring Convention Alison Griffin, SVP External & Government Relations, USA Funds

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USA Funds in the News

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Missouri USA Funds grants totaling $2 million are expanding Missouri Gov. Jay Nixons initiatives to lower college costs, accelerate time-to- degree completion, ensure that graduates are workforce-ready, and help public colleges implement competency-based education models. An additional $750,000 USA Funds grant will improve high school graduation rates of at-risk students.

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Nevada A $1.25 million USA Funds grant is expanding a successful high school dropout prevention program in Las Vegas. With a $2 million grant, USA Funds is helping launch an online, competency-based higher education option for adult learners in the state.

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Indiana A $2.4 million USA Funds grant will improve college completion rates among lower-income students.

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Delaware A $300,000 USA Funds grant supports Gov. Jack Markells long-term goal to provide high school completion support for disadvantaged students in all Delaware schools.

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Multiple States National Governors Association. With a $1 million grant, USA Funds is supporting an NGA policy academy to help state government leaders strengthen the connection between their postsecondary education systems and their workforces. Education Commission of the States. With $319,000 in funding from USA Funds, ECS is reviewing financial aid policies in all 50 states and developing policy briefs to advise state leaders on the development of financial aid policies that promote student persistence through and completion of postsecondary education. U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. This $2 million partnership between USA Funds and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation seeks to address the skills gap, the misalignment of skills of recent college graduates with the needs of employers, in all 50 states.

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Thought Leadership USA Funds Thought Leadership strategy encompasses: Convenings Policy Research Public Policy Agenda

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Alison Griffin Alison.Griffin@USAFunds.org @AlisonRGriffin