S. 789

Referred to Committee

Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act

Introduced 3/13/2019•116th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

3/13/2019 • Senate

Summary

Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act

This bill revises provisions related to financial aid and higher education programs for children and youths who are homeless or in foster care.

It requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) participating in financial aid programs to, among other things, simplify the financial aid determinations process for these students. It also requires IHEs to designate a staff liaison to assist these students with support services, programs, and community resources in a variety of areas, including financial aid and housing.

The bill also requires these students to receive in-state tuition rates at public IHEs. Under current law, some states offer these students in-state tuition or provide them with tuition waivers.

Introduced in Senate • 3/13/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Education

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdoption and foster careCensus and government statisticsChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDepartment of EducationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterStudent aid and college costsTemporary and part-time employment