1992

Federal HEA Reauthorization permits inclusion of up to eight “common” non-financial state questions on the FAFSA. National Early Intervention Scholarship and Partnership (NEISP) included and passed in HEA Reauthorization bill. The 6-year pilot is successful and the...

1991

NASSGAP NASSGP testified before House Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and stresses the importance of the federal/state partnership in student aid. NASSGP issues HEA Reauthorization Paper.

1988

NASSGAP NASSGP recognizes retiring U.S. Senator Robert Stafford (VT) with a plaque for his support.

1984

Federal Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships established.

1979

NASSGAP NASSGP testified before House subcommittee on Postsecondary Education on the possible move to single federal aid application form and SSIG amendments.

1978

NASSGAP NASSGP testified before House Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education on SSIG changes.

1977

NASSGAP NASSGP testified before the Keppel Task Force promoting development of a formal state/federal partnership. At annual NASSGP Conference, discussed California’s ability to verify aid application income using tax records.

1976

NASSGAP Official name of organization changes from National Association of State Scholarship Programs (NASSP) to National Association of State Student Grant Programs (NASSGP)

1975

NASSGAP NASSP testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Labor and Public Welfare.

1973

Federal SSIG authorized by HEA Reauthorization.

1971

NASSGAP NASSP Annual Survey Report notes that 21 states are providing $229 million in student grants for 1970-71. The report also indicates that federal funds can serve as an incentive for all states…to initiate, retain, or increase their commitment to student aid...

1968

NASSGAP First NASSP Annual Survey created.