This bill would change who qualifies for Federal TRIO programs, which are federal education assistance programs that help low-income, first-generation, and disabled students prepare for and succeed in college. The legislation restricts participation to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, certain freely associated state citizens, and aliens who can demonstrate intent to become permanent residents with documentation from the Department of Homeland Security. The bill would eliminate most waivers that currently allow exceptions to these citizenship and residency requirements, preventing the federal government from using flexibility provisions in existing law to serve additional populations. The changes would affect students and prospective students who use TRIO services but do not meet the new citizenship or residency criteria. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond requiring compliance with the new eligibility rules.