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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide scholarships for the cost of tuition and fees for certain non-first year students at public colleges or universities. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Finish Line Grant Program, which provides scholarships to cover the entire cost of tuition and fees for one year, other than the first year, for residents of Massachusetts who are pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree at a public college or university and have a family income less than 175% of the state's median family income. The Department of Higher Education will set guidelines for the program, including eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and goals such as increasing student success and graduation rates. The funds for this program are meant to supplement, not replace, existing financial aid programs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (12)
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5209 (on 12/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1211 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1211.pdf |
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