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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To prohibit an institution of higher education from reducing the amount of financial aid awarded to a student as result of such student receiving a scholarship.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, prohibits colleges and universities in the state from decreasing a student's financial aid package simply because that student has received a scholarship from any source, whether private or public. However, there are two exceptions: an institution can reduce financial aid if a student's total aid, which includes scholarships, grants, and federal, state, and institutional aid (but not loans), already meets or exceeds their cost of attendance, a term defined in federal law (20 USC 1087ll), or if the reduction is necessary to comply with athletic association rules, such as those from the NCAA, for student athletes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/17/2026 ) (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05158&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05158-R00-HB.PDF |
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