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 students who are homeless or have been in foster care. Colleges taking part in federal student aid would have to name a staff liaison for these students, post related information online, give them priority for campus housing, plan for housing between terms, and ask voluntary questions about their status on admission applications. Public colleges could not charge these students more than in-state tuition. Federal TRIO and GEAR UP programs would have to reach out to and report on these students, and Federal Work-Study would prioritize them for jobs. The Department of Education would issue new guidance, run yearly training, and report to Congress.

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Sponsors

• Patty Murray Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors