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The following links provide information that will enable you to take direct, effective action in support of NAFSA’s public policy objectives.
Absentee Ballot Procedure for Students/Educators Studying Abroad
Students or educators who will be abroad during Federal elections need to fill out the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) to request an Absentee Ballot and/or register to vote. This will allow them to vote in any election for Federal office. Note that this process is different than the procedure to register for domestic absentee voting.
Take Action Center
Send letters to your Members of Congress using our online letter writing tool. This user-friendly service will allow you to simply enter your address and with one click, have your message delivered to Capitol Hill.
Advocacy Handbook
This handbook is intended to guide international educators in their advocacy activities both on Capitol Hill and on campus. It includes advice on how to write effective correspondence, conduct meetings, and build relationships in order to promote international education.
NAFSA Guide to the Legislative Process (61kb
)
This chart provides information on the various steps in the legislative process. It will help you understand how a bill becomes a law.
State Whip Network
The State Whip Network mobilizes NAFSA members on behalf of our efforts to raise public awareness of international education and exchange. The whips represent a small group of NAFSA members residing in key congressional districts who are responsible for maintaining relationships with their Members of Congress and activating their fellow NAFSA members to participate in advocacy campaigns.
This handbook for grassroots press advocates, created by NAFSA’s press office, is designed to offer information, tips, and tools for working with the news media for individuals whose primary work does not typically include media relations.
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Absentee Ballot Procedure for Students/Educators Studying Abroad
Students or educators who will be abroad during Federal elections need to fill out the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) to request an Absentee Ballot and/or register to vote. This will allow them to vote in any election for Federal office. Note that this process is different than the procedure to register for domestic absentee voting.
Take Action Center
Send letters to your Members of Congress using our online letter writing tool. This user-friendly service will allow you to simply enter your address and with one click, have your message delivered to Capitol Hill.
Advocacy Handbook
This handbook is intended to guide international educators in their advocacy activities both on Capitol Hill and on campus. It includes advice on how to write effective correspondence, conduct meetings, and build relationships in order to promote international education.
NAFSA Guide to the Legislative Process (61kb
) This chart provides information on the various steps in the legislative process. It will help you understand how a bill becomes a law.
State Whip Network
The State Whip Network mobilizes NAFSA members on behalf of our efforts to raise public awareness of international education and exchange. The whips represent a small group of NAFSA members residing in key congressional districts who are responsible for maintaining relationships with their Members of Congress and activating their fellow NAFSA members to participate in advocacy campaigns.
State Level Initiatives
View international education initiatives taking place at the state level.
This handbook for grassroots press advocates, created by NAFSA’s press office, is designed to offer information, tips, and tools for working with the news media for individuals whose primary work does not typically include media relations.
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