S 1557 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Net Price Calculator Improvement Act

This bill requires colleges and universities to improve their net price calculators - tools that help prospective students estimate actual college costs after aid. It mandates clearer website placement, detailed cost breakdowns (including tuition, room/board, books, and available aid), and data updated within two academic years. Calculators must also prominently display privacy protections, stating no personal information is sold or stored. These changes directly affect all institutions of higher education that operate such calculators, aiming to make cost estimates more transparent and user-friendly for students and families.
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Introduced May 1, 2025 Last action May 1, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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May 1, 2025
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