Establishes immigration and residency requirements for individuals served by Federal TRIO programs.

The Putting American Students First Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish immigration and residency requirements for individuals served by Federal TRIO programs. To be eligible, an individual must be a national of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien physically present in the United States for other than a temporary purpose with intent to become lawfully admitted for permanent residence. The bill also includes conforming amendments to various sections of the Higher Education Act.

Establishes immigration and residency requirements for individuals served by Federal TRIO programs.

The Putting American Students First Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish immigration and residency requirements for individuals served by Federal TRIO programs. To be eligible, an individual must be a national of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien physically present in the United States for other than a temporary purpose with intent to become lawfully admitted for permanent residence. The bill also includes conforming amendments to various sections of the Higher Education Act.