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MI HB4874
Bill
Status
8/16/2017
Primary Sponsor
Shane Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Amends the Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant (MEOG) program eligibility requirements under 1986 PA 273, specifically section 4 (MCL 390.1404)
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Expands citizenship eligibility from "United States citizen or permanent resident" to include any student eligible to receive Title IV Higher Education Act program assistance under 34 CFR 668.33
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Maintains existing eligibility requirements including 12-month Michigan residency, half-time undergraduate enrollment, financial need certification, and no default on authority-guaranteed loans
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Limits MEOG eligibility to no more than 10 semesters of undergraduate education or equivalent, with provisions for less-than-full-time students
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Contingent on enactment of eight related bills: HB 4829, HB 4831, HB 4832, HB 4833, HB 4834, HB 4860, HB 4863, and HB 4869
Legislative Description
Higher education; financial aid; Michigan educational opportunity grant program; clarify citizenship requirement. Amends sec. 4 of 1986 PA 273 (MCL 390.1404). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4829'17, HB 4831'17, HB 4832'17, HB 4833'17, HB 4834'17, HB 4860'17, HB 4863'17, HB 4869'17
Higher education: financial aid
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/16/2017
9/6/2017