College Financial Aid Clarity Act of 2025
Congress Targets Standard, Clearer College Financial Aid Offers to Help Families Compare Costs
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Colleges that take federal student aid would have to use a clearer, more consistent “Financial Aid Offer” form for students.
- Offers would have to separate gift aid (grants and scholarships) from loans, clearly label loans as loans, and show key cost info for the year.
- Schools would also have to share extra details, like whether aid is likely to renew, how outside scholarships could change the offer, and that loans must be repaid.
- Students would get links to tools and comparison info, like a net price calculator, the College Financing Plan site, and the College Scorecard site.
- The rules would phase in over time: Education Department would publish requirements by July 1, 2028, and schools would comply starting July 1, 2029.
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Milestones
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 394.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-460.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 10.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
College Financial Aid Clarity Act of 2025
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