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Introduced
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
In Committee
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To establish a program that enables college-bound residents of outlying areas of the United States to have greater choices among institutions of higher education, and for other purposes. This bill establishes a program to award grants that cover the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for students who (1) are residents of outlying areas (i.e., American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the Virgin Islands); and (2) attend public institutions of higher education located in a state, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a program to award grants that cover the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for students who are residents of outlying areas (American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the Virgin Islands) and attend public institutions of higher education located in a state, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. The grants are capped at $15,000 per year and $45,000 in total, and students must agree to work in their home outlying area for at least 2 years after graduation. The program is administered by the Governors of the outlying areas and is funded by $40 million in annual appropriations from 2020 to 2025.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 01/09/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/404/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr404/BILLS-116hr404ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr404/BILLS-116hr404ih.pdf.pdf |
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