H.R. 2490In committeeImmigration
States risk Title IV funds over undocumented tuition rates
Data as of July 11, 2026
States that charge undocumented students in-state tuition could lose all federal student aid funding for every student in that state.45-second read · 5 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill would remove all federal Title IV student aid funding from any state that charges undocumented immigrants in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities. That includes Pell Grants and federal student loans. The penalty applies to the whole state, not just to undocumented students.
Who does it affect?
Any state that currently allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition would be affected. All students in those states who rely on federal financial aid could lose access to that funding.
Why does it matter?
Affected states would have to choose between ending in-state tuition for undocumented students or losing federal aid for all their students. The U.S. Secretary of Education would be responsible for determining whether a state is out of compliance.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Federal Title IV funding would be cut
- Includes Pell Grants and student loans
- Noncompliant states lose funds for 1 year
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
No In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Act
- Introduced:
- March 31, 2025
- Latest action:
- March 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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