To amend the definition of eligible program under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for the purposes of eligibility for Federal financial aid.
Connecting Higher Opportunities In College Education Act or the CHOICE Act
This bill makes certain job training programs eligible for federal student aid.
To be eligible, a program must (1) provide at least 150 clock hours, 4 semester hours, or 6 quarter hours of instructional time over a minimum of 8 weeks; (2) have verified completion and placement rates meeting a minimum standard; and (3) provide training aligned with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the state or local area in which the program is provided.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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