Congressional Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Make Community College Tuition-Free for Eligible Students.

The "America's College Promise Act of 2026" aims to establish a federal-state partnership to waive tuition and fees for two years of community and technical college programs, as well as tribal colleges and universities, for low-income students. The bill defines eligible students as those enrolled at least half-time, meeting Pell Grant financial criteria, and not exceeding 60 credits or 6 semesters of benefit. The federal share of funding would start at 100% in the first year and decrease to 80% by the fifth year.