Colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs — which is nearly all of them — would be banned from giving admissions preference to the children of alumni (legacy applicants) or the children of donors. If you've ever wondered whether a big donation or family connection tips the scales, this bill says it can't. It's designed to make the admissions process more fair for students who are competing purely on merit, particularly first-generation college applicants.
Congressional Summary
Fair College Admissions for Students ActThis bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to applicants based on their relationships to donors or alumni of the IHE.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-04-10
- Date Added
- 2026-04-06