Fair College Admissions for Students Act
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This bill would prohibit colleges receiving federal aid from giving admissions preference to applicants related to alumni or donors.
What it does
This bill would prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs from providing preferential treatment to applicants during the admissions process based on their relationship to alumni or donors. Under this proposal, colleges and universities would be barred from using legacy status or donor connections as a factor in evaluating prospective students.
Who is affected
This bill affects institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs. It also impacts college applicants who have familial or financial relationships with alumni or donors of these institutions, as well as the admissions offices responsible for evaluating those applicants.
Key provisions
- Prohibition of legacy and donor admissions preferences. The bill prevents institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs from providing preferential treatment to applicants based on their relationship to alumni or donors.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
The bill modifies the requirements for institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs by prohibiting preferential admissions treatment for applicants based on their relationship to donors or alumni.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to eliminate preferential treatment in the college admissions process for applicants with familial or financial ties to an institution. It prohibits schools participating in federal student aid programs from favoring applicants based on their relationship to alumni or donors.