An Act expanding access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 918) of Joanne M. Comerford and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to expand access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children. Higher Education.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- Joanne M. Comerford
- Status:
- Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
When a family adopts a child from the foster care system, the child is entitled under Massachusetts law to free tuition at state universities, colleges, and community colleges. However, a loophole in the state’s financial aid system has meant that this tuition waiver does not cover courses taught at night or by faculty who are not full time. This bill allows students to use financial aid tuition and fee waivers for any course offered by a state institution of higher education.
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