Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026
The Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to enhance support for homeless and foster care youth in higher education. It mandates that public institutions of higher education provide in-state tuition rates to homeless and foster care youth, ensuring they do not pay higher tuition than residents. The bill also requires institutions to prioritize homeless and foster care youth for federal work-study programs and institutional housing.
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