This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation of $20 million for the fiscal year 2025, specifically designated for Summer Tuition Aid Grants. It amends the current appropriations act to ensure that eligible students will receive 75 percent of the maximum grant amounts they qualify for under existing law. The bill clarifies that this funding will be used to provide summer tuition aid grant awards to students who meet the eligibility criteria, which include having received a tuition aid grant in the previous semester and being enrolled in at least six credit hours during the summer.

The legislation also stipulates that the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority must adhere to the new funding structure, which allows for a prorated grant based on the number of credits a student is enrolled in. Under current law, students enrolled in six to eight credits receive half of a full-time award, while those enrolled in nine to eleven credits receive three-quarters of a full-time award. The $20 million allocation aims to support students during the summer 2025 semester, ensuring they have access to financial assistance for their educational pursuits.