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Yes: 351 • No: 72
HR6472119th CongressWALLET
Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
Sponsored By: Representative Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]
Passed House
Summary
In-state tuition parity for U.S. territorial residents. This bill would require public colleges that receive federal Higher Education Act funding to charge residents of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands the same in-state tuition and required fees as residents of the state where the institution is located.
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- Students and families: Eligible territorial students who are U.S. nationals would pay the in-state tuition rate at participating public institutions, lowering their higher-education price compared with typical out-of-state charges.
- Public colleges and universities: Any public institution receiving HEA assistance must apply the in-state rate to covered individuals and add compliance with the new requirement to its required assurances under HEA Sec. 487(a)(30), creating a formal obligation for participating schools.
- Who is covered: The benefit applies only to residents of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands who are U.S. nationals as defined by immigration law. The change targets public, HEA-funded institutions.
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In-state tuition for four U.S. territories
If enacted, residents of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who are U.S. nationals would pay in‑state tuition and required fees. The in‑state rate would apply at public colleges they attend if the college receives aid under the Higher Education Act. This would not apply at private colleges. Public colleges that take Higher Education Act aid would need to follow this rule in their federal program agreements.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]
GU • R
Cosponsors
Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]
AS • R
Sponsored 12/4/2025
Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]
MP • R
Sponsored 12/4/2025
Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large]
PR • D
Sponsored 12/4/2025
Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
VI • D
Sponsored 12/4/2025
Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/11/2026
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 3/4/2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Yes: 351 • No: 72