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Senate Hearings on College Student Financial Aid Legislation

Original title: College student aid legislation. Part 2: hearings before the Subcommittee on Education of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, United States Senate, Eighty-eighth Congress, second session, on S. 2490, a bill to provide assistance for students in higher education and Title 1 of S. 580, expansion of opportunities for individuals in higher education ...

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript of Senate hearings regarding proposed legislation to expand federal financial assistance and opportunities for higher education students. The hearings focus on the provisions of S. 2490 and Title 1 of S. 580.

Why it matters

These hearings represent the legislative process for determining federal student aid policy, which directly impacts the availability and structure of financial support for college students nationwide.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Higher education students

The proposed legislation aims to change the availability and structure of financial assistance for students.

Indirectly affected

Educational institutions

Changes to federal student aid policy impact the funding and enrollment dynamics of colleges and universities.

Key Facts

  • The Subcommittee on Education held hearings regarding S. 2490, a bill focused on providing assistance for students in higher education.
  • The hearings also addressed Title 1 of S. 580, which concerns the expansion of opportunities for individuals in higher education.
  • The proceedings took place during the second session of the Eighty-eighth Congress.
  • The hearings were conducted by the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings are intended to gather information and testimony regarding proposed legislation (S. 2490 and Title 1 of S. 580) aimed at increasing financial aid and educational opportunities for college students.
Which bills are being discussed?
The is reviewing S. 2490 and Title 1 of S. 580.

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Expansion of Federal Education Role

The hearings reflect a legislative effort during the 88th Congress to significantly expand federal involvement in higher education funding.

S. 2490S. 580

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Subcommittee on Education of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare
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