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NC S74

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2011

Primary Sponsor

Harry Brown

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Allows constituent institutions of the North Carolina community college system to opt out of participation in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program by adopting a resolution through their board of trustees.

  • Requires the State Board to ensure at least one counselor is available at each college to inform students about federal financial assistance programs, including Pell Grants, HOPE and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits, and the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program for participating colleges.

  • Permits institutions that have declined participation to rescind their resolution and re-enter the program, but prohibits them from declining participation again after rescinding.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Comm. Colleges/Opt Out of Fed'l Loan Program

Last Action

Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/9/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/9/2011
Appropriations/Base Budget3/1/2011
Education/Higher Education2/16/2011

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