Our Affiliates

National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU):
NAICU serves as the unified national voice of independent higher education. Since 1976, the association has represented private colleges and universities on policy issues with the federal government, such as those affecting student aid, taxation, and government regulation.

Council for Independent Colleges (CIC):
Founded in 1956, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of independent colleges and universities working together to: support college and university leadership, advance institutional excellence, and enhance private higher education’s contributions to society.

The Coalition for College Costs Savings (CCCS):
The Coalition for College Cost Savings (CCCS) is comprised of 32 member organizations in 29 states that collectively serve about 784 private colleges and over 2 million students across the United States.