H4409
An Act to facilitate student financial assistance
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Bill overview
This bill, H.4409, aims to improve access to and the administration of student financial assistance in Massachusetts. It seeks to streamline the process for students applying for aid and potentially adjust eligibility criteria or funding mechanisms. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. It is similar to other bills with the same name and purpose.
Key provisions
- Streamline student financial assistance application processes.
- Potentially adjust eligibility criteria for aid programs.
- Explore modifications to funding mechanisms for student financial assistance.
- Coordinate with similar legislation (H.1467, S.921, S.2533, H.1294, H.4269).
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts
- Families of students in Massachusetts
- Higher education institutions in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Higher Education Agency (MHEA)
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Higher Education
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Higher Education Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4409
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Higher Education |
| 8/28/2025 | House | New draft of H1467 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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