In-State Tuition Guaranteed for US Territory Residents at Public Colleges.
This bill ensures that U.S. nationals residing in Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the U.S. Virgin Islands will pay the same tuition rate at public universities as residents of the state where the institution is located. This change significantly lowers the financial burden of higher education for thousands of students from these territories, improving access to universities across the nation. The primary consequence is substantial financial savings for students and families.
Key points
Eligible students from US territories (Guam, American Samoa, CNMI, USVI) will qualify for in-state tuition rates at public institutions.
Public universities receiving federal aid must charge these students the lower resident rate, eliminating the higher out-of-state fees.
The change aims to reduce financial barriers to higher education access for territory residents.
VOTING RESULTS
2026-03-04
83%
For
351
Against
72
Abstain
0
Status:
Passed House
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