The act would change several Federal TRIO programs, which support students seeking access to higher education. It would raise certain minimum grants and student stipends, and increase the authorized funding amount for the programs. It would also change how applications are reviewed, allow applicants to correct some budget errors, and create a process to review certain claims of scoring or processing errors. The act would add ways to document low-income status and update program success measures, including measures for veterans’ programs.
Students and organizations applying to TRIO programs could use additional forms of documentation for low-income status, including proof of Pell Grant eligibility in some cases. Applicants would receive guidance before competitions and, for certain budget errors, at least 14 days to submit a corrected application. Applicants could also request a review if they have evidence of certain errors. Upward Bound and postbaccalaureate program participants could be eligible for higher stipends under the changes.
The act would authorize $1.1 billion for fiscal year 2025 and necessary amounts for each of the next five fiscal years. It does not state how much would actually be appropriated or spent. It would raise certain minimum grants and stipend amounts, including the postbaccalaureate stipend limit from $2,800 to $4,000.
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