In-State tuition rates for homeless and foster youth

Section 135 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015d) is amended— (1) in the section heading, by inserting and homeless youth and foster care youth after service; (2) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking (a) Requirement.—In the case and inserting the following: (a) Requirement (1) Qualifying federal service In the case; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (2) Homeless and foster youth In the case of a homeless youth or a foster care youth, such State shall not charge such individual tuition and required fees for attendance at a public institution of higher education in the State at a rate that is greater than the rate of tuition and required fees charged for residents of the State.; and (3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: (c) Effective date (1) Qualifying federal service With respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(1), this section shall take effect at each public institution of higher education in a State that receives assistance under this Act for the first period of enrollment at such institution that begins after July 1, 2009. (2) Homeless and foster youth With respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(2), this section shall take effect at each public institution of higher education in a State that receives assistance under this Act for the first period of enrollment at such institution that begins during the first full award year following the effective date of the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026..