Senate bill would strip federal aid from colleges hosting antisemitic events

What does this do?

S 1182 would add a new eligibility requirement for colleges participating in federal student aid programs. Schools could not authorize, fund, or support campus events that promote antisemitism, as defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. The bill was introduced in the Senate in March 2025 and has been referred to committee, so it has not become law.

Who does it affect?

College administrators would bear direct responsibility for screening campus events to maintain federal funding eligibility. Students across those schools would also be affected, since their access to grants and loans depends on whether their institution remains eligible.

Why does it matter?

A college found in violation could lose access to federal Title IV programs, which include Pell Grants and federal student loans. Because most colleges depend heavily on that funding, a loss of eligibility would affect the entire school community, not only those involved in a specific event.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Penalty is loss of Title IV funding
• Affects Pell Grants and federal loans
• Full school community bears impact