Congressional Recommendations
NAFSA has long advocated for legislative policy changes that would lead to a more globally engaged and welcoming United States.
Trends and Data
NAFSA produces, and also tracks, the latest trends and data for members, our partners, and officials. These resources provide context and perspective to the global environment.
Reports
NAFSA creates reports that provide members, our partners, and officials with professional, timely resources needed to elucidate and address the academic, economic, and security partnership challenges facing international education in the 21st century.
Globally Competitive Workforce
NAFSA partnered with Emsi to produce a report measuring the impact of education abroad on workforce development in order to demonstrate international education’s value to the U.S. labor market.
International Students Contribute to Our Economy and Innovation
The best and brightest from around the world help fuel U.S. innovation and our economy despite comprising less than 6 percent of overall U.S. college enrollment. International students and scholars provide domestic students with exposure to other countries and cultures--an essential component of career readiness in today's world. The national security, economic vitality, and workforce development of the United States will benefit from international students and scholars having streamlined visa processing and a pathway to a green card after graduation.
Study Abroad Enhances U.S. Competitiveness
Nearly three-quarters of American college students want to study abroad. Yet only 10 percent do so before they graduate. This hurts American competitiveness, workforce development, and global standing. Federal funding for study abroad and foreign language learning contributes to a more secure and prosperous United States.