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GRAD Act
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education, as a condition of participating in programs under title IV of such Act, to not terminate or otherwise alter the enrollment status of a student due to a disruption of the student's Federal student financial aid under such title caused by a lapse in appropriations.
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Summary
Guaranteeing Retention and Aid During Shutdowns Act or the GRAD Act
This bill prohibits institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs from terminating or otherwise altering the enrollment status of a student due to a disruption of the student’s federal student financial aid caused by a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- Oct 28, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Oct 28, 2025 Introduced in House
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