S. 937: No Student Loans for Campus Criminals Act

The No Student Loans for Campus Criminals Act is a proposed piece of legislation aimed at restricting certain individuals from accessing federal student loans or receiving loan forgiveness. Here are the main provisions of the bill:

Eligibility Restrictions

The bill stipulates that individuals who are convicted of any offense related to their conduct during a protest at a college or university will be ineligible for federal student loans or any form of loan forgiveness. This applies specifically to:

• Any loans made under the Higher Education Act, including both existing and future loans.
• Loan forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification options available through the Department of Education.

Definition of Key Terms

In this context, several terms are defined:

• Affected Individual: This refers to someone who has been convicted of a crime related to their behavior during a protest at an institution of higher education.
• Covered Loan: This encompasses loans made under various parts of the Higher Education Act, including loans made before, on, or after the bill's enactment date, as well as loans from the Health Education Assistance Loan Program.
• Institution of Higher Education: This term refers to colleges and universities as defined by the Higher Education Act.

Implications

If passed, this bill would create significant consequences for students engaged in protests who face legal issues. It aims to disincentivize unlawful behavior during protests by ensuring that those convicted for such actions cannot benefit from federal financial assistance for their education.

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