HR 6472119th CongressIntroduced

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for in-state tuition rates for certain residents of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.

Introduced: Dec 4, 2025

Sponsor: Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-Guam)

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

H.R. 6472 amends the Higher Education Act to grant in‑state tuition rates to residents of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands, defining covered individuals and requiring institutions to comply.

Key Points

1Adds Section 135A to provide in‑state tuition rates for specified territorial residents.
2Defines a covered individual as a U.S. national residing in the territories.
3Mandates public institutions to charge no higher tuition than that for residents of the state where the institution is located.
4Amends the program participation agreement to include compliance with Section 135A.
5Expands access to affordable higher education for territorial residents.

Impact Areas

Students and families from Guam, CNMI, American Samoa, and U.S. Virgin IslandsPublic institutions of higher education in the United StatesState and territorial education agenciesHigher‑education budget and enrollment planning

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