H.R. 2272: Freeze Aid For Student Assaulters Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Freeze Aid For Student Assaulters Act of 2025, proposes changes to the eligibility criteria for federal financial aid for students under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Key Provisions

• Eligibility Termination: The bill establishes that individuals convicted of specific criminal offenses will be ineligible to receive any federal financial aid under Title IV. The offenses specified include:
  • Assault against a police officer.
  • Rioting-related activities, which may involve:
    • Inciting a riot.
    • Organizing, promoting, or participating in a riot.
    • Committing violence during a riot.
    • Aiding or abetting others in riot-related actions.
• Conversion of Grants to Loans: If an individual who loses eligibility has previously received grants under Title IV, those grants will be converted into loans. Key points regarding this provision include:
  • The converted loans will be classified as Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans.
  • Individuals will be required to repay these converted loans, including any accrued interest from the time the grant was awarded.
  • These loans will not qualify for any repayment assistance programs, including forgiveness or discharge options that may exist under the Higher Education Act or other laws.

Implementation

The provisions of the bill would take effect for the first award year that begins after its enactment, thereby altering the landscape of federal financial aid eligibility for certain individuals moving forward.

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