OUR MISSION

The United States Student Association, the country’s oldest, largest, and most inclusive national student-led organization, develops current and future leaders and amplifies the student voice at the local, state, and national levels by mobilizing grassroots power to win concrete victories on student issues.

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

The United States Student Association’s 2026 legislative priorities center on protecting access to higher education and defending student rights nationwide. We are calling on Congress to fully fund the Pell Grant program amid a growing funding gap, safeguard and expand TRIO programs that support low-income and first-generation students, reject the SAVE Act’s because of its barriers to student voting, and protect the Department of Education’s ability to enforce civil rights laws. Together, these priorities ensure that all students, regardless of background, can afford college, access critical support services, participate in our democracy, and learn in safe, equitable environments.

Interested in Joining USSA?

Join the United States Student Association and become part of a national, student-led movement fighting for accessible and equitable higher education. Start by passing a membership resolution through your student government that affirms alignment with USSA’s mission and values.

Click below for step-by-step instructions on how to officially join and get connected.

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Stay in the loop with national student news, organizing updates, and opportunities to take action!

Subscribe to the USSA Listserv to connect with student leaders, get the latest campaign alerts, and be part of a century-strong movement for student power.

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THE STUDENT RESISTANCE JOURNAL

Stay connected with the voices driving the student movement. The USSA Blog highlights stories, insights, and perspectives from student leaders across the country, covering grassroots organizing, national advocacy, campus campaigns, and the issues shaping higher education today.

Poem on Access by Enolia Soetan

What is access? Access is being able to walk into a room In a state you've never been in With people you've never met And still being able to see parts of yourself In every person you interact with Access is being able to experience things you never have before Access is being welcomed into decisions About where your student fee money goes About campus accessibility About tuition rate determinations It's getting answers to what was previously unknown Access is not symbolic

Mar 12

UC Santa Cruz’s: UC Tuition Hike Must Be A Joke!

As a UC Santa Cruz student freshman a part of The Student Union Affaires on campus I play a role in being a Racial Justice Now coordinator, I often hear the refrain:“Getting a UC degree is your ticket. Use your resources. Apply for scholarships.

Dec 11, 2025

What Is Ohio Senate Bill 1, and What Can It Mean For The Rest Of The Nation?

With the announcement of Trump's Compact for ‘Protecting Higher Education’, it is important to discuss the legislation that preceded it earlier this year. The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, also known as Senate Bill 1 (SB1), went into effect this summer on June 27 and has been subject to significant criticism since it was first introduced to the House in January.

Nov 23, 2025

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Your ongoing support helps strengthen national student organizing, leadership development, and campaigns for equity and justice on campuses across the country.

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