Federal Advocacy Academy 2027

The Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) is proud to host the second annual 2027 Federal Advocacy Academy, a student-led event taking place in Washington, D.C., from March 7 to 10, 2027, during Congress's session. This immersive experience is designed to prepare student leaders to be powerful advocates at the national level and connect directly with federal policymakers on pressing student issues.

Throughout the multi-day program, participants will engage in:

• Interactive workshops on storytelling, financial aid policy, immigration, and federal vs. state legislative processes

• Panels with congressional staff, reporters, and higher education advocates

• Keynotes and roundtables with Members of Congress and/or national education leaders

• Congressional visits to meet with representatives from each attendee’s home district and key California leaders

• Networking opportunities and a closing dinner to reflect and build lasting connections
   

Registration and hotel booking coming soon!

Please Note: SSCCC is able to offer reduced registration fees thanks to partial support from Student Representation Fee (SRF) funds collected from California Community College students. These funds help ensure broad access to leadership and advocacy opportunities.

Photo & Publicity Release:
By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken by the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC). Your participation grants SSCCC permission to use your image and/or voice in photographs, video recordings, and other media captured during the event.

These materials may be used for educational, archival, social media, and promotional purposes without further notice or compensation. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify SSCCC upon arrival.

For questions, please contact Dr. Julie Adams, SSCCC Executive Director, at jadams@ssccc.org.