Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
In-state Tuition for Students From United States Territories at Public Colleges
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Residents of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands would pay the in-state rate at any public college that takes federal funds, no matter the state
- Colleges could not charge them the higher out-of-state rate
- This covers people who are U.S. citizens or nationals from those islands
- Private colleges are not covered, and costs like housing, meals, and fees still apply
- Families could save thousands each year; many states charge $10,000–$20,000 more for out-of-state tuition
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 72 (Roll no. 82).
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 72 (Roll no. 82).
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2390-2391)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
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