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In-state Tuition for Students From United States Territories at Public Colleges

Also known as: Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act

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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

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Feb 11, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 421.

Feb 11, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-495.

Dec 11, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 1.

Dec 11, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 4, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for in-state tuition rates for certain residents of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHR 6472
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 421.

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D: 3R: 2

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