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Enhanced Higher Education Access for Homeless and Foster Youth

This act aims to improve higher education access for homeless and foster youth by streamlining financial aid processes, ensuring on-campus support, and prioritizing housing and support programs. These changes are designed to help them successfully complete their postsecondary education.
Key points
Colleges and universities must designate liaisons to assist homeless and foster youth with accessing services like financial aid, academic advising, housing, and healthcare.
Homeless and foster youth will receive priority access to on-campus housing, including facilities open during school breaks.
Institutions must provide housing access if students face temporary financial difficulties due to delayed aid disbursements or institutional delays.
The act ensures that homeless and foster youth can pay in-state tuition rates at public higher education institutions in their state.
Federal TRIO programs and GEAR UP initiatives must actively outreach to homeless and foster youth and remove barriers to their participation.
The Student Loan Ombudsman will assist with issues related to independent student status for homeless and foster youth.
The Department of Education will issue guidance and provide professional development for college staff to better support these students.
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Print number: 117_S_3616
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2022-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3616.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges and universities must designate liaisons to assist homeless and foster youth with accessing services like financial aid, academic advising, housing, and healthcare.
  • Homeless and foster youth will receive priority access to on-campus housing, including facilities open during school breaks.
  • Institutions must provide housing access if students face temporary financial difficulties due to delayed aid disbursements or institutional delays.
  • The act ensures that homeless and foster youth can pay in-state tuition rates at public higher education institutions in their state.
  • Federal TRIO programs and GEAR UP initiatives must actively outreach to homeless and foster youth and remove barriers to their participation.
  • The Student Loan Ombudsman will assist with issues related to independent student status for homeless and foster youth.
  • The Department of Education will issue guidance and provide professional development for college staff to better support these students.
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. Murray, Patty [D-WA].

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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