2016 COHEAO Annual Conference Advocacy Page
Visits to Capitol Hill are an integral part of the COHEAO Annual Conference. All conference delegates are encouraged to schedule meetings with their Senators and Representatives.
Below you will find relevant information as well as links for state-level data on the Perkins Loan Program. This page will be updated with additional materials and information for your visits to Capitol Hill.
- The Perkins Loan Program: Critical, Unique, Proven
- Perkins Loan Fact Sheet
- Campus-Based Programs Databook (Use this data to provide information on Perkins recipients in your state)
- Federal Student Aid Awarded by State and Congressional District (Calculated by NAICU)
In order to maximize the effectiveness of your visits to Capitol Hill, we highly recommend you put together some relevant, basic information on the Perkins Loan fund at your individual institution. This information may include the number of borrowers, loan volume, cancellation data, award data, and recipient data on your individual campus.
Maps & Logistics
With multiple office buildings for the House and Senate, the Capitol Hill complex can be a bit confusing. However, these handy maps and travel information should help you with your visit to Capitol Hill.
- Map of Capitol Hill Complex
- Metro Map with Directions from Ritz-Carlton Pentagon-City to Senate Side of Capitol
- Metro Map and Directions from Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City for House Side of Capitol
- Metro Website with updated real-time information
**Please note: Congressional offices are also easily accessible by taxicab and it is a relatively small fare, roughly $12-17, to and from the Capitol from the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City.
Conference delegates received an email on setting up appointments and coordinating meetings with fellow attendees included contact information for the education staff for your Representatives and Senators. Once you have set your appointments, please email Cindy Schick of the COHEAO Board of Directors or Hannah Allen of the COHEAO staff. If you are interested in being paired with a more experienced attendee, please contact Cindy Schick or Hannah Allen.
As appointments are secured, please be sure to forward the information to Cindy Schick. On behalf of COHEAO, Cindy is putting together a master calendar of appointments by group that will be available at the annual meeting
