H.R.6282

Federal HB6282 expands eligibility for federal student aid to include distance education programs offered by foreign institutions.

Federal HB6282 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow foreign institutions to offer distance education programs that are eligible for federal student aid. This applies to programs where no more than 12.5% of the courses are offered through distance education. The foreign institution must be evaluated by an outside entity to ensure it can effectively deliver distance education. The changes take effect 3 months after the bill's enactment, applying to the first semester thereafter.