Bill > HB3493

This bill modifies existing Oklahoma law regarding eligibility for resident tuition and other public higher education benefits, primarily by requiring students to prove they are either United States citizens or lawfully present aliens to receive these benefits. Specifically, it removes provisions that allowed students to qualify for resident tuition by filing an application or affidavit to legalize their immigration status, and instead mandates the presentation of valid documentation of United States nationality or lawful alien presence. This change applies to eligibility for resident tuition at state institutions and also extends to any financial aid, scholarships, stipends, or fee reductions funded by taxpayer dollars. The bill also clarifies that individuals not lawfully present in the United States are ineligible for these benefits based on state residency. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing it to become law immediately upon passage and approval.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3493&Session=2600