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Introduced
06/19/2019
06/19/2019
In Committee
06/19/2019
06/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To expand access to graduate education by amending the Federal Pell Grant program to include postbaccalaureate study. This bill allows income-eligible graduate students who received Pell Grants during their undergraduate education to utilize their remaining Pell Grant eligibility toward their first graduate degree, subject to the existing 12-semester duration limit. Currently, Pell Grants are available only to undergraduate students.
AI Summary
This bill, the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2019, aims to expand access to graduate education by amending the Federal Pell Grant program to include postbaccalaureate study. Specifically, it allows income-eligible graduate students who received Pell Grants during their undergraduate education to utilize their remaining Pell Grant eligibility towards their first graduate degree, subject to the existing 12-semester duration limit. Currently, Pell Grants are only available to undergraduate students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Ann Kuster (D)*,
Tim Burchett (R),
TJ Cox (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Harley Rouda (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Fred Upton (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 06/19/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3334/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3334/BILLS-116hr3334ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3334/BILLS-116hr3334ih.pdf.pdf |
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