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S01498Introduced in the Senate

Relates to the criteria for determining tuition assistance program awards; provides for the elimination of the distinction between dependent students and independent students for the purpose of determining tuition assistance program award amounts and eligibility.

IntroducedSenate Higher Education

Introduced by Patricia Fahy, District 46

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Relates to the criteria for determining tuition assistance program awards; provides for the elimination of the distinction between dependent students and independent students for the purpose of determining tuition assistance program award amounts and eligibility.

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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

January 7, 2026

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  1. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  2. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

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