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Helping Students Plan for College Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:36 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5380

Bill 117 hr 5380, also known as the Helping Students Plan for College Act of 2021, aims to provide support and resources for students as they navigate the college planning process. The bill focuses on increasing access to information about college options, financial aid, and career pathways.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a College and Career Guidance and Counseling Grant Program. This program would provide funding to states and school districts to hire additional guidance counselors and implement college and career readiness programs. These programs would help students explore their post-secondary options, understand the financial aid process, and develop a plan for their future.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. It would simplify the application and verification process, making it easier for students to apply for financial aid. The bill also aims to increase awareness of the FAFSA among students and families, ensuring that all eligible students have access to federal financial aid. Overall, the Helping Students Plan for College Act of 2021 seeks to empower students to make informed decisions about their future education and career paths. By providing additional support and resources, the bill aims to increase college access and success for all students.

Congressional Summary of HR 5380

Helping Students Plan for College Act of 2021

This bill requires certain statements related to the impact of nonfederal financial assistance (e.g., private scholarships, grants, and loans) on financial-aid awards from an institution of higher education (IHE).

Specifically, the bill requires an IHE that participates in federal student-aid programs and adjusts its financial-aid awards based on students receiving such other financial assistance to provide enrolled and prospective students with a statement about (1) its policies on adjusting awards, and (2) how receipt of such other financial assistance may impact student eligibility for and the amount of financial-aid awards from the IHE.

The Government Accountability Office must study and report on the relationship between such other financial assistance and eligibility for and the amount of financial-aid awards from IHEs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5380

Bill HR 5380 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2021. Bill HR 5380 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 27, 2021.  Bill HR 5380's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of September 27, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5380

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5380

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5380

To require institutions of higher education to notify students of the impact of private scholarships and grants on eligibility for institutional financial aid, and for other purposes.
Helping Students Plan for College Act of 2021
Helping Students Plan for College Act of 2021

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5380

Andy Kim
Andy Kim
New JerseyDemocrat
Mike Kelly
Mike Kelly
PennsylvaniaRepublican

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