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Emergency Financial Aid Grants for College Students Facing Hardship.

This Act establishes a new federal program providing emergency financial aid grants to college students facing sudden financial challenges that threaten their ability to stay enrolled. Crucially, these grants are tax-free and do not count against eligibility for other federal benefits or standard student financial aid. Institutions must ensure quick disbursement and inform students about other available assistance programs.
Key points
Students can receive non-taxable emergency grants to cover unexpected financial hardships related to their cost of attendance or ability to continue their studies.
The emergency aid does not affect eligibility for other federal means-tested benefits (like SNAP or Medicaid) or reduce the amount of standard student financial aid received.
Colleges must process and disburse approved funds quickly (within 10 business days) and offer students an opportunity to appeal grant denials.
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Print number: 118_S_1344
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1344.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Students can receive non-taxable emergency grants to cover unexpected financial hardships related to their cost of attendance or ability to continue their studies.
  • The emergency aid does not affect eligibility for other federal means-tested benefits (like SNAP or Medicaid) or reduce the amount of standard student financial aid received.
  • Colleges must process and disburse approved funds quickly (within 10 business days) and offer students an opportunity to appeal grant denials.
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. Smith, Tina [D-MN].

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 2025-12-26.

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