The bill would create federal grants to help states and eligible Tribal Colleges and Universities make community college tuition and fees free for eligible students. It would also fund student success programs and grants to certain historically Black colleges, Tribal Colleges, and minority-serving institutions. States receiving grants would have to meet requirements for student support, transfer pathways, and maintaining education funding.
If your state or eligible Tribal College participates, you could qualify for free tuition and fees at a community college if you are an undergraduate enrolled at least half-time, meet residency rules, and have not received the benefit for more than six semesters. U.S. citizens would need to file the FAFSA. The bill also bars denying this benefit based on citizenship, alienage, or immigration status. Eligible low-income students at participating institutions could receive tuition reductions for up to their first 60 credits, subject to the bill’s limits. The bill has been introduced and referred to a Senate committee; these programs are not established by this bill unless it becomes law.
The bill would appropriate amounts needed for the community college grant program beginning in fiscal year 2027. It would also provide $1 billion each year beginning in fiscal year 2027 for the Student Success Fund. For grants to eligible historically Black colleges, Tribal Colleges, and minority-serving institutions, it specifies $98.1 million for fiscal year 2027, rising to $2.522 billion for fiscal year 2036 and each later year. These are proposed federal appropriations in the bill text.
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