Bill > H1053

This bill proposes changes to how in-state tuition rates and fees are determined at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts. Specifically, it adds a provision stating that individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States, as defined by federal immigration law, will not be eligible for in-state tuition. Additionally, the bill amends existing regulations to clarify that for the purpose of determining residency for tuition and admission, a resident of the Commonwealth must also be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, referencing a specific section of federal law (8 U.S. Code § 1621). An exception is made for the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where residents from other states within a designated region, as determined by the U.S. Maritime Administration, will be considered Massachusetts residents for tuition and admission purposes.