H.R. 6498Heading to a voteEducation
Bill would overhaul College Scorecard with program-level cost data
Data as of July 11, 2026
A 2025 bill would require detailed, program-specific college cost and outcome data starting in the 2027-2028 school year.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
The Student Financial Clarity Act of 2025 requires the Department of Education to overhaul the College Scorecard website to show program-specific data like acceptance rates, debt loads, and graduate earnings, broken down by student characteristics such as income, race, sex, disability status, and residency. It also creates a "Universal Net Price Calculator" giving customized cost estimates by college and program, and formally defines "program of study" for consistent comparisons.
Who does it affect?
This affects prospective and current college students and their families, plus colleges participating in federal financial aid programs, which face new reporting requirements. The Department of Education gains added responsibility to build and maintain these tools.
Why does it matter?
Colleges will need to comply with new data disclosure and calculator requirements, and the Department of Education must build new systems, with changes not taking effect until the 2027-2028 school year.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote — You are here
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a House floor vote. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Student Financial Clarity Act of 2025
- Introduced:
- December 9, 2025
- Latest action:
- January 21, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 395.
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