Bill · H.R. 6282· House(119-HR-6282)
Providing Distance Education for Foreign Institutions Act
- Introduced
- 11/21/2025
- Last activity
- 11/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Lloyd Smucker
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Providing Distance Education for Foreign Institutions Act," aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It seeks to allow distance education programs offered by foreign institutions of higher education to be eligible for program aid under title IV. To qualify, these programs must meet specific requirements regarding the amount of distance education offered and oversight. Additionally, students receiving aid must be physically present in the country where the foreign institution is located during instruction.
Yes
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
Young adults and students pursuing higher education abroad gain limited flexibility to take online coursework while maintaining financial aid eligibility.
Would students be better off under this?+2
Students enrolled in foreign higher education institutions benefit from a regulated allowance for distance education within their programs.
Does this make college cost less?+2
The bill provides minor flexibility for students attending foreign institutions of higher education to incorporate limited distance education while remaining eligible for federal student aid.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Program Eligibility for Foreign Institutions: This provision allows distance education programs offered by foreign institutions to be eligible for aid under title IV, provided they meet specific criteria (Section 2(a)(1)). This could expand educational opportunities for certain students.
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Oversight Requirements: The bill requires that the foreign institution be evaluated and determined by an outside oversight entity to have the capability to effectively deliver distance education (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(ii)). This ensures a level of verification regarding the institution's ability to teach via distance methods.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Student Location Restrictions: Students receiving aid under this title must be physically present in the country where the foreign institution is located during the distance education instruction (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(iii)). This could act as a barrier or burden for students who cannot maintain residency in that specific country while studying.
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Strict Distance Education Limits: The bill limits distance education to not more than 12.5 percent of the program (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(i)). This specific cap may limit the scope of how these programs can be structured for those seeking distance learning.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada