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TX SB2995
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Royce West
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AI Summary
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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board must develop a financial aid displacement advisory explaining how students' financial aid can be reduced when they receive private scholarships or other outside funding
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Public institutions of higher education must include the advisory (or link to it) in admission applications, along with plain-language information on how to apply for gift aid, financial aid deadlines, and recommendations for maximizing aid
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"Gift aid" is defined as grants, scholarships, exemptions, waivers, or other financial aid that does not require repayment or work
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Institutions must provide contact information for staff who can advise prospective students on avoiding financial aid displacement
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Requirements apply beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year; bill passed the Senate 30-0 on May 12, 2025, and the House 81-57 on May 28, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the displacement of student financial aid at a public institution of higher education.
Education
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025