College for All Act of 2023

3/14/2024, 5:23 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
The College for All Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1963, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of making higher education more accessible and affordable for all Americans. The bill aims to eliminate tuition and fees at public colleges and universities for families earning up to $125,000 per year, as well as making community college tuition-free for all students.

In addition to making college more affordable, the College for All Act of 2023 also includes provisions to increase funding for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions, as well as investing in programs to support students from low-income backgrounds and students with disabilities.

The bill also addresses student loan debt by allowing borrowers to refinance their loans at lower interest rates and expanding loan forgiveness programs for public service workers. It also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in higher education institutions, such as requiring colleges to disclose information on graduation rates, job placement rates, and student loan default rates. Overall, the College for All Act of 2023 aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable for all Americans, while also addressing issues related to student loan debt and increasing support for minority and low-income students.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1963

Introduced on
2023-06-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
The College for All Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1963, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of making higher education more accessible and affordable for all Americans. The bill aims to eliminate tuition and fees at public colleges and universities for families earning up to $125,000 per year, as well as making community college tuition-free for all students.

In addition to making college more affordable, the College for All Act of 2023 also includes provisions to increase funding for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions, as well as investing in programs to support students from low-income backgrounds and students with disabilities.

The bill also addresses student loan debt by allowing borrowers to refinance their loans at lower interest rates and expanding loan forgiveness programs for public service workers. It also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in higher education institutions, such as requiring colleges to disclose information on graduation rates, job placement rates, and student loan default rates. Overall, the College for All Act of 2023 aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable for all Americans, while also addressing issues related to student loan debt and increasing support for minority and low-income students.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure College for All.

Policy Areas
Education

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Recent Activity

Latest Action6/14/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.