The Council of Graduate Schools’ 2023-2024 Federal Policy Agenda outlines CGS’s federal policy principles and priorities impacting graduate education.

  • Federal Student Loans and Financial Aid
  • Priming Tax Policies to Support Graduate Education
  • Advancing American Research and Innovation
  • Promote the U.S. Through International Graduate Education and Research
  • Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Communicating the Importance of the Master’s Degree

Priming Tax Policies to Support Graduate Education

Promote tax policies that encourage the pursuit of graduate education by providing incentives that increase access and affordability.

Advancing Research and Innovation

Invest in science and research that is critical to the nation’s ability to remain globally competitive, as well as the benchmark in terms of timely breakthroughs and innovation.

Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Support federal policies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion both within our graduate programs and the workforce.

Communicating the Importance of the Master’s Degree

Support investments and activities that promote access to master’s education.