Blocks non-permanent residents from getting in-state college tuition rates at public universities.
This bill would stop people who are not permanent legal residents from getting cheaper in-state tuition or other financial aid at public colleges. It would require public colleges to check students' immigration status annually and charge out-of-state tuition to those not lawfully admitted for permanent residence. This aims to end a practice that currently costs taxpayers about $1 billion each year.
Today, 22 states and Washington D.C. allow people who are not permanent legal residents to pay in-state tuition, which costs taxpayers about $1 billion annually. This bill would end that practice nationwide, requiring public colleges to charge out-of-state rates and verify immigration status for all students receiving financial aid. Colleges would also have to seek repayment for past tuition discounts from ineligible students.
S 3507 · 119th Congress · December 16, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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