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US S888
Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2019


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Introduced
03/27/2019
In Committee
03/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require a standard financial aid offer form, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2019, would require the Secretary of Education to develop a standard format and terminology for financial aid offer forms. The bill specifies the key required contents of the form, including information on cost of attendance, financial aid, net price, work-study, loans, and the process for accepting or declining aid. The bill also mandates that all colleges and universities receiving federal financial assistance use this standard form and terminology when providing financial aid offers to students.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/27/2019)

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