H.R. 3913 modifies federal education law to restrict access to Federal TRIO programs—which provide educational support and college preparation services to low-income and first-generation students—based on immigration and citizenship status. The bill requires participants to be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, citizens of freely associated states, or certain other designated groups, while explicitly prohibiting any waivers of these requirements. This legislation would affect millions of students currently eligible for TRIO programs, including undocumented immigrants and some visa holders, potentially excluding them from these federally funded educational services. The bill contains no new funding allocations or implementation timelines, instead amending existing Higher Education Act provisions to impose stricter eligibility criteria. The changes would apply to all Federal TRIO programs going forward, with conforming updates to related provisions in education law.
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