Put American Students First Act

This bill would bar any noncitizen who is not a lawful permanent resident from receiving in-state tuition or any other state or local college benefit, such as fee waivers, scholarships, or grants, at public colleges and universities. States would have to make sure public colleges charge these students out-of-state tuition. Public colleges would have to check each enrolled student's immigration status every year through a Department of Homeland Security system before granting such benefits. Colleges that gave in-state rates in violation of the law would have to seek repayment of the difference plus interest, and could block future enrollment if repayment is not made within 90 days. States found in violation would lose eligibility for certain federal higher education grants, and public colleges would have to comply in order to take part in federal student aid programs.

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Sponsors

• Tom Cotton Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors