H.R. 2809: Fair College Admissions for Students Act

This bill, titled the Fair College Admissions for Students Act, aims to modify the Higher Education Act of 1965. Its primary objective is to prohibit colleges and universities that participate in federal student assistance programs from giving any advantages in their admissions processes to two particular groups of applicants:

Key Provisions

• No Preferential Treatment for Legacy Students: The bill specifically bars institutions from favoring applicants who are the children of alumni.
• No Preferential Treatment for Donors: The legislation also prevents schools from giving preferential treatment to applicants based on their relationship to financial donors of the institution.

This prohibition is intended to create a more equitable admissions process, ensuring that all applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications rather than their connections or financial contributions.

Implementation Timeline

The changes proposed by this bill would take effect starting on the first day of the second award year following the enactment of the law. This means there will be a transition period before the new rules come into play.

Impact on Higher Education Institutions

Institutions affected by this bill are those that rely on federal student assistance programs. They will need to revise their admissions policies to comply with the new regulations regarding legacy and donor preferences.

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