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Part-time Student Assistance Act

Introduced: March 12, 2004 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Mar 29, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Mar 12, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Mar 12, 2004

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Part-time Student Assistance Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide access and assistance to increase college attendance and completion by part-time students.

Exempts from student aid need formula determinations earnings up to: (1) $9,000 by dependent students; (2) $12,000 by independent students with no dependents (other than spouse); and (3) $12,000 by independent students with dependents (other than spouse). Provides for a formula for a revised table of income protection allowances. Exempts earned income credits from the calculation of income.

Revises and expands a program (child care access means parents in school) which provides grants to institutions of higher education for child care assistance for low-income students.

Directs the Secretary of Education to establish a year-round Pell grant pilot program.

Authorizes a demonstration program to create a holistic approach to addressing the needs of part-time students. Allows such program to: (1) be at up to 150 associates and bachelors degree-granting institutions; and (2) include grants, leveraging funds from non-Federal sources, comprehensive child care, and better tailored remedial course programs.

What's happening now March 29, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

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