A Welcome From Congressman Doggett

This school year marks the 35th anniversary of Austin Community College. Later this week, a delegation of student leaders from ACC will visit my Washington office. For over a generation, ACC has benefited from a strong student government, and I am pleased to see students getting involved in making their school a better place.

Higher education must remain affordable and accessible. One way to achieve this is by simplifying student assistance applications. The "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" - or FAFSA - is 11 pages long and has been compared to a federal tax form in its complexity.

Cutting Red Tape

Congress passed an amendment I authored to simplify FAFSA. The Doggett Amendment gives students and parents the power to instruct the Internal Revenue Service to provide their income information directly to the Department of Education. This simplifies filing the FAFSA by reducing the number of questions on the form and the instructions necessary to complete it. 

Both my district office in Austin and my congressional office in Washington provide year-round internship opportunities for students who have an interest in government or want to help meet the needs of constituents on a broad range of federal issues. Internships should be coordinated through the office in which you wish to work. 

Want to Help?

As your Congressman, please help me ensure that my priorities in Washington are your priorities by visiting my website at www.house.gov/doggett where you can find helpful information about student aid, fill out a survey on federal issues, or subscribe to receive legislative updates. I stand ready to assist you in matters of a federal nature. Have a safe, productive, and memorable year here at Austin Community College.

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett serves on the Ways and Means Committee, the Budget Committee, and the Joint Economic Committee.

For more information on ACC Student Government Association go to: www.austincc.edu/sga