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Proc 9203ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9203

National College Application Month, 2014

This proclamation designates November 2014 as National College Application Month, encouraging students—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—to apply to college and highlighting existing administration resources like the College Scorecard and Financial Aid Shopping Sheet. It calls on public officials, educators, parents, and all Americans to observe the month with ceremonies and programs promoting college application.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 65863

Impact dates

  1. National College Application Month observance begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 2014 as National College Application Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, parents, students, and all Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; November 2014 designated as National College Application Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance during November 2014

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding policy or funding attached; purely symbolic encouragement
  • References to existing tools (College Scorecard, Financial Aid Shopping Sheet) are descriptive of prior administration actions, not new directives
Proclamation 9203: National College Application Month, 2014 · Executive Orders