HR 8279 · 119th Congress

To expand the definition of institution of higher education in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain graduate medical schools located outside of the United States.

This bill makes it easier for students who attend certain medical schools outside the United States to qualify for federal student loans. Currently, foreign medical schools are generally not considered eligible institutions under federal education law. This bill creates an exception for specific foreign medical scho…

Sponsor

Suozzi, Thomas R. (D-New York)

Introduced

2026-04-14

Policy area

Education