To expand the definition of institution of higher education in...
To expand the definition of institution of higher education in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain graduate medical schools located outside of the United States.
This bill proposes to broaden the definition of "institution of higher education" in the Higher Education Act of 1965. Specifically, it aims to include certain graduate medical schools located outside the United States. This change would make these international graduate medical schools eligible for certain federal financial aid programs and benefits available to U.S. institutions of higher education.
Graduate students and international medical schools would be directly affected. By qualifying as institutions of higher education, these schools could access federal funding and aid, potentially making education more affordable for students. The bill is currently in its initial stages and was introduced on April 14, 2026. It has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for further review.
The bill's recent history shows it was introduced and referred on the same day, April 14, 2026. The next steps involve committee review and possible amendments before it can advance to a vote in the House. No further actions have been taken as of the last update.
