The University of Colorado’s Federal Relations and Counsel released an update on January 30 covering several federal policy developments relevant to higher education. The update addresses the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process, a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding graduate program loan limits, and ongoing negotiated rulemaking for accreditation standards.
Other topics in the update include a review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on federal funding, a letter from the National Science Foundation (NSF) concerning the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), and an executive order related to substance abuse disorder.
The university encourages those interested in further details or recent federal communications to visit its CU System Federal Updates and Actions page.
