House
Jul 28, 2003To permit refinancing of Federal student consolidation loans, and to permit students freedom to select a student loan consolidator.
Summary
Official
Student Loan Fairness Act of 2003 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise student aid requirements for consolidation loans. Repeals a prohibition against refinancing consolidation loans. Allows borrowers to select lenders of consolidation loans. Requires lenders and institutions to provide certain information on consolidation loans to applicants. Revises interest rates on consolidated and reconsolidated loans.
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(7/10/03)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
DW
Mr. WU
(D) OR – 1
Cosponsors (30)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Jul 28, 2003