H.R. 6472, the Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act, Passed The House!

March 6, 2026 Newsletters Image H.R. 6472, the Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act , passed the House on Wednesday. The bill ensures that students from the Northern Marianas can access in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities, helping level the playing field and expand access to higher education. For many families in the territories, pursuing college already requires leaving home and taking on significant financial burdens. By granting in-state tuition eligibility, this legislation helps ease those costs, strengthens pathways to careers in critical fields, and supports students who want to use their education to give back to their communities and our nation. H.R. 6472 is a commonsense, bipartisan step that affirms our commitment to fairness and opportunity for all Americans, regardless of where they live. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration.