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Higher education has obvious benefits for the individual engaged in learning, but also for the Commonwealth of Virginia. By promoting access to higher education, VirginiaCAN member organizations improve the lives of individual Virginians and the Commonwealth as a whole.

The following publications provide additional information on the value of higher education to individuals and society:

• The Investment Payoff – A 50-State Analysis of the Public and Private Benefits of Higher Education, prepared by the Institute for Higher Education Policy
• Education Pays 2004 – The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society, prepared for the College Board

We’ve linked to the NCAN Government Relations page to include information about and links to many recent developments in the college access policy world.  Please visit http://www.collegeaccess.org/NCAN/ItemPage.aspx?groupid=62&id=62 for details on reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the President’s FY 2009 budget request.  You may also view information about College Access Challenge Grants, the College Cost Reduction and Affordability Act (budget reconciliation bill), Academic Competitiveness and SMART Grants, and contact information for your elected representatives.  We hope this is helpful! 

The 2009 Virginia Senate and House of Delegates rosters are available by clicking on the appropriate link:

Virginia Senate 2009

Virginia House of Delegates 2009