Search Results: keywords:"student support services"

  • H. R. 8273 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the financial aid process for homeless and foster care youth.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,269

    H. R. 8273 aims to make the financial aid process easier for homeless and foster care youth who want to attend college by changing parts of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill includes requirements for schools to have staff to help these students access resources like...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 8273 wants to make it easier for kids who don't have a home or are in foster care to get help paying for college. It asks schools to choose special helpers to support these kids in finding things like housing and jobs, and makes sure they can pay the same as other students who live in the same state.

  • H. R. 9185 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish notification requirements for policies concerning expectant and parenting students, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:824

    H.R. 9185, also known as the "Helping Student Parents Succeed Act," aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It requires colleges and universities to publicly share policies related to expectant and parenting students. These policies must cover matters like leave of...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9185 wants schools to tell students who have babies about their special rights and help, like time off when needed and places to live. But without extra money given to the schools, some might find it hard to do this properly.