Truth in Tuition Act of 2025

# Truth in Tuition Act of 2025 — Plain Language Summary **What the bill does:** The Truth in Tuition Act would require colleges and universities that receive federal student aid funding to give admitted students clear information about tuition costs. Schools would have to provide either a multi-year tuition schedule showing costs for several years ahead, or a single-year schedule plus an estimate of what students will actually pay after financial aid is applied. This aims to help students and families better understand the true cost of attending college before making enrollment decisions. **Who it affects:** The bill applies to all colleges and universities participating in federal student aid programs—essentially most accredited institutions.

It directly impacts prospective students and their families by giving them better cost transparency when choosing schools. Schools themselves would need to provide this information upfront. **Current status:** As of now, the bill (HR 1090) is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D-Washington) in the 119th Congress.