Education Policy News
2013
- NHSC Loan Repayment Program
The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program 2013 applications are available through April 16, 2013.
- Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization Introduced in 113th Congress
The Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization was introduced in the U.S. Senate to support suicide prevention programs at the state and tribal level as well as on college campuses.
- HRSA GPE Grant Clarification Regarding Doctoral Student Stipends
The education program will provide grant funding during federal fiscal years 2013-2015 for a three-year project period from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2016.
- New Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) Three-Year Cycle Announced
The education program will provide grant funding during federal fiscal years 2013-2015 for a three-year project period from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2016.
2012
- HRSA Announces New Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants Program
- HRSA announces Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grant Program Awards
$9.8 million is being awarded to support three-year grants to 24 graduate psychology and social work programs.
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Announces $6.4 million in Suicide Prevention Grants to Colleges and Universities
- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., Expresses Strong Support for GPE at the 2012 ELC
"Don't take no for an answer"
- ELC Attendees Urge Members of Congress to Increase Support for the GPE Program
APA members attend advocacy sessions to increase knowledge of the federal legislative process, enhance advocacy skills and explain the importance of congressional funding for the Graduate Psychology Education program
2011
- Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Update
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Announces $6.2 million in Suicide Prevention Grants to Colleges and Universities
- Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization: APA Leading Efforts to Improve Federal Education Policy
- The State of Mental Health on College Campuses: A Growing Crisis
