An Act relative to college tuition and admissions
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes a system where students receiving financial aid at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts would receive preference for on-campus housing. The goal is to increase access to affordable housing for students who need financial assistance. It aims to address the challenges many students face in securing suitable and affordable housing while attending college. This legislation seeks to prioritize housing opportunities for students reliant on financial aid.
Key provisions
- Prioritize on-campus housing for students receiving financial aid.
- Addresses housing affordability for students with financial need.
- Focuses on public colleges and universities in Massachusetts.
- Establishes a residential preference as part of the financial aid process.
- Intended to increase access to college for low-income students.
Who is affected
- Students receiving financial aid
- Public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- Housing providers at public colleges and universities
- Low-income students
Notable changes
- Introduces a residential preference for financial aid recipients.
- Potentially alters existing housing allocation policies at public institutions.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher Hendricks
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