HR 4393 · 101th Congress · Education

Nontraditional Students Assistance Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-03-27· Sponsored by Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.(1990-04-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Nontraditional Students Assistance Act of 1990 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to lower from 24 to 22 the age at which an individual is to be considered an independent student, for purposes of student financial assistance in general, as well as for Pell Grants. Makes less-than-half-time students who meet specified requirements eligible for student loans under the guaranteed student loan (GSL) program, as well as for Pell Grants. Makes such students also eligible for grace periods and deferrals with respect to repayment of GSL loans and of loans under the national student direct loan (NDSL) program.…

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Cosponsors (9)

5 Democrats4 Republicans