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Accessing College through Comprehensive Early Outreach and State Partnerships (ACCESS) Act (110th)

Senate Bill Number: 
S.938
Date of Introduction: 
March 20, 2007
Sponsor(s): 
Reed (D-RI)
Senate Co-Sponsors: 
Collins (R-ME), Dodd (D-CT), Kennedy (D-MA), Murray (D-WA), Sanders (I-VT)
House Bill Number: 
H.R.4075
Date of Introduction: 
November 5, 2007
Sponsor(s): 
Courtney (D-CT)
Summary: 

The ACCESS Act provides $500 million to states to improve college access for low-income students. With the grants, states would provide early notification to low-income students of their potential eligibility for financial aid and to create partnerships with businesses, colleges, and non-profit organizations to provide students with financial aid, information, support, and greater access to colleges and the college application process.

The ACCESS Act provides $500 million to states to improve college access for low-income students. With the grants, states would provide early notification to low-income students of their potential eligibility for financial aid and to create partnerships with businesses, colleges, and non-profit organizations to provide students with financial aid, information, support, and greater access to colleges and the college application process.