S-2655 : Still Just a Bill


Working Students Act

This bill increases the income protection allowance levels used to calculate a working student's expected family contribution and need for financial assistance. An income protection allowance is an amount for basic living expenses that is protected from being considered income available for postsecondary educational expenses.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-10-22IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2019-10-22IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Education
Related Subjects
  • Higher education
  • Student aid and college costs
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