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H 1467

An Act to facilitate student financial assistance

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Shirley Arriaga and 6 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill expanding student financial assistance programs; specific provisions under revision as of August 2025 with new draft H4409 pending.

Accompanied a new draft, see H4409
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Bill Summary · H 1467

Legislative bill overview

H 1467 is a Massachusetts bill designed to expand and improve student financial assistance programs. The bill was referred to the Higher Education Committee in February 2025 and has since been superseded by a new draft (H4409) as of August 2025, indicating ongoing revisions to its provisions.

Why is this important

Student financial assistance directly affects college affordability and accessibility for Massachusetts residents. Changes to these programs can influence enrollment rates, student debt levels, and economic opportunity for lower and middle-income families pursuing higher education.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of aid expansion: Whether new assistance should be merit-based, need-based, or both, and how broadly eligibility is defined
  • Funding mechanisms: How the state will finance expanded programs—through new appropriations, budget reallocation, or public-private partnerships
  • Eligibility requirements: Debates over citizenship status, income thresholds, academic performance standards, and whether aid covers in-state students only or includes out-of-state residents

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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