Advocacy Centered Team (ACT)

Want to influence legislation that affects international education and make a difference for international education?

This is your opportunity to make a difference!

How to Join

Participating in ACT is free and will provide NAFSAns and other international education advocates with valuable information to prepare personalized letters for their elected officials.
To register for ACT, please visit www.nafsa.org/act

If you have any questions, please contact grassroots[at]nafsa.org

What is ACT?

ACT is a team of advocates who want to communicate with their elected officials about important international education issues. The Team serves as the grassroots core network for international education. Anyone who wants to promote federal policies to advance international educational exchange can join ACT.

Why Should You Join ACT?

You will:

• Help NAFSA promote the best legislation possible to further advance international education and exchange
• Receive action alerts on legislation and policies that impact international educational exchange for your students, scholars, and institution
• Be able to quickly and easily send personalized letters to Members of Congress and the Administration on these issues
• Receive updates on the advocacy campaigns in which you participated
• Motivate your colleagues to become involved in the political process
• Have access to advocacy tools and tips in order to better understand and influence the legislative process

Examples of Action Items include:

• Education Abroad Issues
  
• Funding for International Exchange
• International Student and Scholar Access
• U.S. International Education Policy
• And much more