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HR 7872 116th Congress House Education Government lending and loan guarantees Higher education Student aid and college costs

Responsible Borrowing Act of 2020

Introduced: July 30, 2020 Introduced by: Grothman, Glenn Republican · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 30, 2020
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Responsible Borrowing Act of 2020

This bill authorizes institutions of higher education (IHEs) to prorate or limit the amount of a Federal Direct Loan that an enrolled student may borrow for an academic year.

The bill specifies the factors that an IHE may use to limit these loans. These factors include the average starting salary for typical occupations pursued by graduates of the program, the enrollment status of the student (i.e., full- or part-time enrollment), the credential level of the program (e.g., degree or certificate), and the year of the program for which the student is seeking the loan.

Upon request of a student whose loan has been prorated or limited, an IHE may increase the amount of the loan within otherwise applicable limits if the student demonstrates special circumstances or exceptional need.

What's happening now July 30, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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