HB3493

Oklahoma HB3493 amends higher education tuition policies to require documentation of U.S. nationality or lawful presence for resident tuition.

Oklahoma HB3493 modifies the eligibility criteria for resident tuition at state higher education institutions. It removes the option for students to file an application or affidavit to receive resident tuition. Instead, students must present valid documentation of U.S. nationality or lawful presence in the United States. The bill also clarifies that individuals not lawfully present in the U.S. are ineligible for postsecondary education benefits, including scholarships, financial aid, and resident tuition.