Bill > HR1490

This bill modifies existing laws to allow institutions of higher education to use certain student financial aid information (specifically from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA) for Federal TRIO programs. TRIO programs are federal outreach and student services programs designed to help low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities progress from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs. The bill specifically amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Higher Education Act to permit colleges to use FAFSA return information for two specific TRIO programs: Student Support Services and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. The changes will enable educational institutions to more efficiently identify and support eligible students for these programs by utilizing financial aid application data, while maintaining privacy protections. By expanding the permissible uses of student financial information, the bill aims to improve access and support for underserved student populations in higher education.

Budget and Finance

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1490/all-info