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Federal Policy Updates
Across the university, we are engaging on the large number of announcements, executive orders, and other policy actions from federal government agencies and the White House. Our efforts include analyzing still-emerging details of the actions and working directly with campus offices, departments, organizations, and individuals that may be materially affected. This site serves as a community hub for updates and news regarding the federal policy actions and campus resources for students, faculty, and staff.
Resources and Links
Immigration and Visas
For students, contact International Scholar and Student Services (ISSS) at isss@american.edu. For faculty and staff, contact Human Resources at employeerelations@american.edu. We have updated and affirmed the 2016 university guidance about immigration information and enforcement, which reinforces our commitment to treating all community members with dignity, fairness, and respect and upholding our responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the law.
Federal Research Grants and Awards
Visit the Office of Sponsored Awards and Research Administration’s guidance website or contact vpr@american.edu. Our goal is to minimize the immediate disruption for our faculty and staff and their important research work while we examine the impact of potential funding pauses or cancellations.
Inclusive Excellence
As we continue fostering an inclusive and welcoming community, we are working with teams across campus to determine the impacts on our inclusive excellence strategy and programs. Contact ie@american.edu with questions.
Financial Aid
While there are no known changes to federal financial aid at this time, questions about individual student financial aid awards can be directed to assigned financial aid counselors or to financialaid@american.edu.
General Support
With the federal orders having a variety of personal and professional implications for community members that go beyond AU, our campus support resources are available, including the Center for Well-Being and Psychological Services and the AU ProtoCall 24-hour support line (202-885-7979) for students and the BHS service for faculty and staff and their families. Faculty and staff members who may be facing urgent financial needs due to the orders can also access the university’s emergency loan service by emailing employeerelations@american.edu.