College for All Act of 2025

Elimination of Tuition and Fees: Under Section 101 (adding section 787), the bill ensures that tuition and required fees are fully eliminated for eligible students attending public community colleges and certain working- and middle-class students at public four-year institutions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of higher education.

Pell Grant Increases and Expansion: Under Section 301, the maximum Federal Pell Grant is increased to $14,790 for students attending certain institutions for the 2026-2027 award year, and eligibility is expanded to include Dreamer students and individuals with certain other immigration statuses, providing critical financial support to more students.

Support for Private HBCUs and MSIs: Under Section 201 (adding section 796), the bill establishes grant programs for private nonprofit Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions to eliminate tuition and required fees for eligible students, supporting diverse educational institutions.

Inclusive Student Success Grants: Under Section 401 (adding section 801), grants are distributed to eligible states and Tribal Colleges and Universities to fund evidence-based reforms, comprehensive support services, and basic needs assistance, which helps improve student retention and completion rates.

State Share Financial Obligations: Under Section 101 (adding section 786), participating states are required to provide an increasing state share percentage starting in the 2027-2028 award year, which could place fiscal pressure on state budgets.

Strict Institutional and Programmatic Restrictions: Under Section 101 (adding section 790), grant recipients are prohibited from using funds for the construction of nonacademic facilities, merit-based student financial aid, or administrator salaries, which limits how institutions can spend these federal and state dollars.