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HF 2396

Expands college aid grants for Iowa workforce and vocational students

The bill raises grant maximums for skilled workforce shortage and Iowa workforce grants to cover full tuition and fees, and repeals two older community college grant programs. It also bars requiring a set grade point average for these grants and changes the gap tuition assistance program.

Official title

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to programs administered by the college student aid commission, including the skilled workforce shortage tuition grant program, Iowa workforce grant and incentive program, vocational-technical tuition grant program, the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, and the gap tuition assistance program, and making appropriations.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. House
  4. Senate
  5. Governor

Last action, Feb 11: Introduced, referred to Higher Education. H.J. 257.

History

  • Introduced, referred to Higher Education. H.J. 257.House · Feb 11