2018 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
- Top Reasons To Extend Perkins – For House Meetings
- Top Reasons To Extend Perkins- For Senate Meetings
- Perkins Loan Fact Sheet
- Why Perkins is a Model Program
- Harm Caused by Not Extending the Perkins Loan Program
- 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)
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 that included contact information for the education staff for your Representatives and Senators. Once you have set your appointments, please email Larry Rock of the COHEAO Board of Directors or Greg Marak of the COHEAO staff. If you are interested in being paired with a more experienced attendee, please contact Larry Rock or Greg Marak.
As appointments are secured, please be sure to forward the information to Larry Rock. On behalf of COHEAO, Larry is putting together a master calendar of appointments by group that will be available at the annual meeting.
