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H.R. 10854 95th Congress House

Middle Income Student Assistance Act

Official title: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the eligibility of middle-income students for the various forms of student assistance available under such Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 8, 1978 See on congress.gov
Education Federal aid to higher educationHigher educationScholarshipsStudent aidStudent loan funds
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It never became law before the 95th Congress (1977–1978) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 8, 1978
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Feb 8, 1978
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 8, 1978

Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Middle Income Student Assistance Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a $250 minimum basic educational opportunity grant for college students whose adjusted family income does not exceed $25,000.

Sets forth new guidelines for determining the assets of independent students for purposes of eligibility for basic educational opportunity grants.

Revises certain provisions regarding Federal payments to reduce student loan interest costs under such Act including raising the maximum allowable adjusted family income requirement to $40,000.

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