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Fair College Admissions for Students Act (S-880) · Congress.wiki

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March 6, 2025•2 pages

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Prohibits colleges and universities from giving applicants special treatment in admissions because they are related to or connected with donors or alumni. The change amends the Higher Education Act to bar such preferences and takes effect on the first day of the second award year (as defined in the HEA) that begins after the law is enacted.

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United StatesSenate Bill 880S 880

Fair College Admissions for Students Act

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Introduced March 6, 2025 by Jeff Merkley · Last progress March 6, 2025

Californiarepresentative·Young Kim

Fair College Admissions for Students Act

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1 cosponsor·Updated 3/8/2026·Last progress April 10, 2025