Expanding Federal Student Aid Eligibility for Foreign Distance Education Programs.
This law expands access to federal financial aid (like student loans) for programs offered by foreign universities that incorporate limited distance learning components. Citizens studying abroad can now receive support, provided that online instruction does not exceed 12.5% of the program and students remain physically present in the country where the institution is located. This offers greater flexibility in choosing international study programs while maintaining a physical presence requirement.
Key points
Federal financial aid (Title IV) becomes available for students at foreign institutions that include a limited portion of online courses.
Distance education components cannot exceed 12.5% of the total program for eligibility.
Students must be physically present in the foreign country where the institution is located, even during the distance education instruction, to receive aid.
Status:
Introduced
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