HEA 101 Quick Guide: Lobbying Certification


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(Section 119 of Public Law 110-315)

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Each institution must annually “demonstrate and certify” to the Secretary of Education that it has not used any funds under the Higher Education Act to attempt to influence a member of Congress in connection with any federal grant, contract, loan, or cooperative agreement. No student aid funding under HEA may be used to hire a registered lobbyist or to pay for securing an earmark.

When Will This Take Effect?

This provision went into effect when the bill was signed into law on August 14, 2008. 




What Do I Need to Do?

The Department of Education has included this certification in the general program participation agreement  that institutions must sign in order to participate in the Title IV student financial aid programs.  An institution does not have to make a separate certification beyond this.  For additional information, see page 2-47 of Volume 2--School Eligibility and Operations, 2009-2010-of the Federal Student Aid Handbook. 


 Who On Campus May Need to Be Involved?

President, government relations; business office; academic affairs; sponsored research office; any other offices with a role in securing federal grants, loans, contracts, or other assistance



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