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Tuition Transparency: Know Your College Costs Upfront

New rules aim to help students and families better plan for education expenses. Colleges will be required to provide clear information about tuition costs for multiple years in advance, preventing financial surprises. This will enable citizens to make informed decisions about their choice of college and study programs.
Key points
Colleges must provide students with multi-year tuition and fee schedules or single-year schedules with multi-year net cost estimates after financial aid.
Cost information will include projected year-to-year increases or decreases for the entire duration of the student's program.
For single-year estimates, institutions must disclose the average deviation between past estimates and actual net costs.
In exceptional circumstances, such as severe economic distress for the institution, the multi-year disclosure requirement may be waived.
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Additional Information
Truth in Tuition Act of 2021
Print number: HR 2912
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Process start date: 2021-04-30
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Tuition Transparency: Know Your College Costs Upfront

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 2912.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges must provide students with multi-year tuition and fee schedules or single-year schedules with multi-year net cost estimates after financial aid.
  • Cost information will include projected year-to-year increases or decreases for the entire duration of the student's program.
  • For single-year estimates, institutions must disclose the average deviation between past estimates and actual net costs.
  • In exceptional circumstances, such as severe economic distress for the institution, the multi-year disclosure requirement may be waived.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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