An Act relative to college tuition and admissions
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes a change to how Massachusetts public colleges and universities award financial aid. Specifically, it would give preference to students who live in the state when determining eligibility for financial aid, particularly residential preference programs. The goal is to prioritize students with ties to Massachusetts and encourage them to attend public institutions. This would impact students applying for financial aid at state colleges and universities.
Key provisions
- Prioritizes Massachusetts residents for financial aid.
- Focuses on residential preference programs for financial aid.
- Addresses financial aid eligibility at public colleges and universities.
- Related to student access to higher education funding.
Who is affected
- Students applying for financial aid
- Massachusetts public colleges and universities
- Families seeking higher education funding
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher Hendricks
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