International education and study abroad programs have been brought to a standstill by the coronavirus pandemic and the global response to it. As Congress is expected to again consider a COVID stimulus package, and Fall 2020 survey results show the staggering cost of the pandemic to the field, now is an important time to be a voice for the field!

Help us make the case that funding, federal oversight, and policy changes are needed to support and sustain our field. Use our simple form to educate your lawmakers on how important international education is to the nation’s higher education system, to American jobs of today, and our workforce of tomorrow. Visit NAFSA's COVID-19 Policy and Legislation Resources for more detailed information, including our Issue Briefs that explore the financial impact survey findings and our asks of Congress in greater detail.