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Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 6:02 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4002
Bill 117 HR 4002, also known as the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021, aims to increase access to graduate education for students from low-income backgrounds. The bill proposes to provide financial assistance to students pursuing graduate degrees in fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as other high-demand fields.
Under this legislation, eligible students would receive grants to cover tuition, fees, and other expenses associated with graduate education. The bill also includes provisions to support mentoring and professional development opportunities for students, with the goal of increasing diversity and representation in graduate programs.
Additionally, the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021 seeks to address the rising cost of graduate education by providing loan forgiveness options for students who commit to working in underserved communities or in high-need fields after completing their degrees. Overall, this bill aims to make graduate education more accessible and affordable for students from all backgrounds, with the ultimate goal of increasing diversity and representation in high-demand fields.
Under this legislation, eligible students would receive grants to cover tuition, fees, and other expenses associated with graduate education. The bill also includes provisions to support mentoring and professional development opportunities for students, with the goal of increasing diversity and representation in graduate programs.
Additionally, the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021 seeks to address the rising cost of graduate education by providing loan forgiveness options for students who commit to working in underserved communities or in high-need fields after completing their degrees. Overall, this bill aims to make graduate education more accessible and affordable for students from all backgrounds, with the ultimate goal of increasing diversity and representation in high-demand fields.
Congressional Summary of HR 4002
Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021
This bill allows income-eligible graduate students who received Pell Grants during their undergraduate education to utilize their remaining Pell Grant eligibility toward their first graduate degree, subject to the existing 12-semester duration limit. Currently, Pell Grants are available only to undergraduate students.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4002
Bill HR 4002 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2021. Bill HR 4002 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 17, 2021. Bill HR 4002's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of June 17, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4002
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4002
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4002
Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021
To expand access to graduate education by amending the Federal Pell Grant program to include postbaccalaureate study.
Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4002
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