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Support for Students Facing Challenges in College Completion

This act aims to help students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation college enrollees, parenting students, veterans, and students with disabilities complete their studies. Through grants to public institutions, students will receive support such as counseling, financial aid, access to healthcare, and childcare, increasing their chances for educational and career success.
Key points
Public colleges will receive funds for support services to disadvantaged students to help them complete their studies.
Support includes academic and personal advising, financial assistance (e.g., for transportation, housing), tutoring, and access to health and mental health services.
The act also provides support for parenting students, including access to high-quality daycare and pre-kindergarten for their children.
Programs will be implemented to improve soft skills and career counseling to enhance graduates' job market prospects.
States must maintain their current level of higher education funding to receive funds from this program.
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Print number: 117_S_2755
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2021-09-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

College Completion Fund Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2755.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public colleges will receive funds for support services to disadvantaged students to help them complete their studies.
  • Support includes academic and personal advising, financial assistance (e.g., for transportation, housing), tutoring, and access to health and mental health services.
  • The act also provides support for parenting students, including access to high-quality daycare and pre-kindergarten for their children.
  • Programs will be implemented to improve soft skills and career counseling to enhance graduates' job market prospects.
  • States must maintain their current level of higher education funding to receive funds from this program.
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 Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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