Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026

This bill changes the Higher Education Act of 1965 to add rules for colleges and federal programs serving homeless youth and foster care youth. Colleges in federal student aid programs would have to name a staff liaison for these students, post related aid information online, give them priority for college housing, and plan for their housing between terms. Public colleges in states receiving aid under the Act could not charge these students more than in-state tuition and fees. Federal college-access programs such as TRIO, Talent Search, Upward Bound, and GEAR UP would have to reach out to and report on these students, and work-study programs would prioritize them. The Secretary of Education would issue guidance within 120 days, run yearly training, and report to Congress on effective practices.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Sydney Kamlager-Dove Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors