Amendment provides for inclusion of an explanation stating that if a student decides to transfer to another institution, not all of the student's credits may be acceptable towards meeting specific degree or program requirements at such institution, therefore, eligibility for Federal Pell Grants will not reset due to the maximum number of semesters or equivalent.
What it does: 2 changes: replaces text, inserts textDescription
An amendment No. 4 printed in part B of House Report 113-546 to include an explanation that if a student decides to transfer to another institution, not all of the student's credits may be acceptable towards meeting specific degree or program requirements at such institution, therefore, eligibility for Federal Pell Grants will not reset due to the maximum number of semesters or equivalent.
What it changes
2 changes to H.R. 4984
Change 1: Replaces “(E)” with “(F)”
[struck: (E)][inserted: (F)]Original wording
Page 4, line 4, strike “(E)” and insert “(F)”.
Change 2: Inserts new text on page 4, line 3
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (E) An explanation that if the student transfers to another institution not all of the student's courses may be acceptable in transfer toward meeting specific degree or program requirements at such institution, but the amount of time remaining for which a student may be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant, as provided under subparagraph (D), will not change.
Original wording
Page 4, after line 3, insert the following:
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As printed
Page 4, line 4, strike “(E)” and insert “(F)”.
Page 4, after line 3, insert the following:
“(E) An explanation that if the student transfers to another institution not all of the student's courses may be acceptable in transfer toward meeting specific degree or program requirements at such institution, but the amount of time remaining for which a student may be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant, as provided under subparagraph (D), will not change.”.
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House amendment offered
July 24, 2014
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House amendment offered
July 24, 2014
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
July 24, 2014 • 1:27 PM
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Sanchez, Loretta amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
July 24, 2014 • 1:27 PM
House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A004) offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta.(consideration: CR H6765-6766; text: CR H6765)
July 24, 2014 • 1:23 PM
Amendment (A004) offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta. (consideration: CR H6765-6766; text: CR H6765)
July 24, 2014 • 1:23 PM
On agreeing to the Sanchez, Loretta amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
July 24, 2014 • 1:27 PM