Bills · HR 2521
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2521Family relationshipsStudent aid and college costs
American Family FAFSA Opportunity Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 31· LAST ACTION MAR 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenAmerican families who have more than one child attending college at least half-time at the same time would be most directly affected. These families would likely see an increase in the amount of federal need-based financial aid their children are eligible for, such as Pell Grants or subsidized loans. This could reduce the out-of-pocket costs families have to cover for tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
Colleges and universities might also be indirectly affected as more students become eligible for aid, potentially impacting enrollment trends or how institutions structure their own financial aid packages.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reinstates a rule that divides a family's calculated financial contribution by the number of family members (other than parents) enrolled in college at least half-time.
This makes it easier for families with multiple children in college to qualify for more need-based financial aid.
PROVISION 02
Amends a specific part of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to protect opportunities for families in the federal student aid process.
This is the overarching goal of the bill, aiming to reverse a recent change that negatively impacted families with multiple college students.
PROVISION 03
The changes will apply starting with the 2025-2026 award year and all subsequent award years.
This sets a clear timeframe for when families can expect to benefit from the new financial aid calculation method.
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R· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 31
Introduced in House
MAR 31
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2521
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 31, 2025
Last actionMar 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025
House BillHR 2521Family relationshipsStudent aid and college costs
American Family FAFSA Opportunity Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 31, 2025
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