WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Recognizing the critical need to address the nation’s shortage of engineers, Congress cleared legislation this week that will provide new financial incentives for engineering students.
The ACEC-backed provision was included in the Higher Education Reauthorization and College Opportunity Act of 2008, and provides up to $10,000 in loan forgiveness for engineering students. The President is expected to sign it into law this month.
In addition to extending various federal student aid programs,…
