Proposed Emergency Grant Program for College Students

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would create a new, recurring federal funding stream for colleges to provide emergency cash to students for costs like housing, food, or medical bills, potentially impacting student retention rates for the 2024-2029 period.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

College students

Students may receive emergency financial aid grants to cover unexpected costs that threaten their ability to remain enrolled.

Institutions of higher education

Colleges must manage the application, disbursement, and reporting processes if they choose to participate in the grant program.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes a new federal grant program to help college students cover unexpected financial emergencies that might otherwise force them to drop out. If passed, colleges would apply for federal funds to distribute as emergency grants directly to students, with no restrictions based on citizenship or immigration status.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to receive these emergency grants?

Any student enrolled in an institution of higher education that participates in the program is eligible, regardless of their citizenship or immigration status.

What can the emergency grant money be used for?

The funds are intended to cover financial challenges related to the or other challenges that would impact a student's ability to continue their course of study.

Does this grant affect my other financial aid?

No. The bill specifies that these grants are not treated as estimated financial assistance and do not count as income or assets when calculating other student aid or public benefits.

Why It Matters

The bill would create a new, recurring federal funding stream for colleges to provide emergency cash to students for costs like housing, food, or medical bills, potentially impacting student retention rates for the 2024-2029 period.

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Broadened Eligibility

The bill explicitly mandates that eligibility for these emergency grants cannot be denied based on citizenship or immigration status, which is a notable provision compared to some other federal student aid programs.

Secretary of Education

Connected Entities

organizationSocial Security Administration“Specifically referenced in application requirements”Map →

organizationInstitutions of Higher Education“Eligible entities to apply for and administer grants”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“Governing body where the bill is considered”Map →

organizationSecretary of Education“Responsible for overseeing the grant program”Map →

personMorelle, Jeff“Representative who introduced the bill”Map →

organizationU.S. Government Publishing Office“Source of the bill's documentation”Map →

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Controversy40
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