By Kris Zavoli
Perkins loan funding expired on September 30. We urge you to contact your House representative in the US Congress. (Background Information is attached.)
- Here is the House directory. (Both Senators Boxer and Feinstein support restoring the funding, so we will focus on the House.)
- Below is sample language (It is best to call.)
“I am [insert name]. I am a constituent of Representative [last name]. I am very disappointed that Congress did not reauthorize the Perkins Loan Program before it expired on September 30. This is a critical program that helps thousands of low-income students afford college. I strongly urge Rep [last name] to support Perkins.”
You may be asked for your address or contact information so that they can send a follow up letter explaining the Member’s position better. It is up to you to leave that information or just say you are a constituent.
Please let me know if you have questions and if you contacted your US Congress member of the House.
By Kris Zavoli
Chair, WACAC Government Relations
Questions for Kris: kzavoli@gmail.com