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Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today praised House passage of H.R. 6472, Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act, legislation that helps students from U.S. territories pursue higher education by allowing them to receive in-state tuition at public colleges and universities across the 50 states.

“Today marks another strong step toward helping more young Americans pursue their dreams of higher education,” said Chairman Walberg. “Students in U.S. territories face unique challenges that make it harder to attend college or pursue credentialing opportunities. The Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act provides residents of U.S. territories with in-state tuition at public universities across the 50 states—helping to lower costs so more students can acquire degrees and high-quality credentials. I commend Rep. Moylan for sponsoring this bill to strengthen territorial economies, support American interests in the Indo-Pacific, and help more students chase the American Dream.”

“For too long, students from Guam and our fellow U.S. territories have faced unfair financial barriers simply because of where they call home. Today, the House took historic action to level the playing field. The Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act ensures our students can pursue their education and career goals at public institutions across the country without being penalized with out-of-state tuition. This is about opportunity, economic growth, and reaffirming that the American Dream includes the territories,” said Congressman Moylan (R-GU).

H.R. 6472, Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act, authored by Rep. James Moylan:

• Provides in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities for residents of U.S. territories.

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