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Frequently Asked Questions About APSCUPAC

What is APSCUPAC?
APSCUPAC is the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Univeristies' political action committee. Its purpose is to raise money from the APSCU community and make contributions to political committees and federal candidates for elected office.

Why is APSCUPAC needed?
APSCUPAC is part of a three-faceted APSCU political strategy to compliment the day-to-day lobbying on Capitol Hill by APSCU professional staff, and APSCU's constituency-based lobbying program. This approach provides additional opportunities to meet with members of Congress who are in a position to make a difference on legislation important to our community.

Is contributing to APSCUPAC voluntary?
Yes. Each APSCU member determines if he or she wishes to participate.

Who is eligible to contribute to APSCUPAC?
Federal election laws prohibit candidates for federal office from receiving corporate campaign contributions. Therefore, PAC's which contribute to candidates for federal office must not accept contributions from corporations. Contributions to APSCUPAC may only be solicited from the stockholders, executives, and administrative personnel (and their families) of member of APSCU. The donations must be from the individuals rather than the corporations.

What is a "Permission Authorization Form"?
Contributing to APSCUPAC is a two-step process. A "Permission Authorization Form" is the form where a corporation indicates a specified group of stockholders, executives and administrative personnel who are allowed to be solicited by APSCUPAC for contributions for a specific period of time. The
APSCUPAC must be in receipt of this form prior to soliciting and accepting contributions. Download the Permission Authorization Form in PDF format.

Once permission has been given for APSCUPAC to make requests, how does APSCUPAC raise money?
Direct mail, APSCUPAC sponsored fund-raising events, and personal phone solicitation are three methods that are employed.

How much may I contribute to APSCUPAC?
An individual contributor may give up to $5,000 per calendar year to the APSCUPAC. Contributions to APSCUPAC are not tax deductible.

What are the forms of payment that APSCUPAC will accept?
A personal check or personal credit card -- MasterCard, American Express, and Visa are the only forms of payment that APSCUPAC will accept.

How much can the APSCUPAC contribute to candidates?
Because APSCU pays the administrative overhead for the PAC, all of your contribution goes directly to support federal candidates and committees. Federal election law limits the amount that a PAC may contribute to a candidate to a total of $5000 in the primary election cycle and $5000 during each general election.