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Late-filed bill would create short-term bridge grants for students awaiting federal aid
Summary
Representative Santos presented a substitute bill to authorize temporary grants (up to $5,000) to students who qualify for federal aid but have not yet received disbursement; sponsor and members said logistics — recoupment, administration, and coordination with FAFSA/GSFA — need further work in the interim.
Representative Santos presented a substitute for LC 610255S to the House Higher Education Committee proposing a short-term bridge grant to assist students who qualify for federal financial aid but had not received disbursements by the first day of classes.
Santos said the program is intended to help students who are academically eligible but who face an immediate financial shortfall at the start of a term — for example, to purchase books or basic class materials — and would be available to students who qualify…
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