H.R. 6502 Cost Estimate - Zero Deficit Impact

The CBO published a cost estimate for H.R. 6502, the College Financial Aid Clarity Act of 2025, determining that the bill would have no significant impact on the federal deficit. The estimate was requested by the House Committee on Education and Workforce, which reported the bill on January 21, 2026.\n\nAffected parties including colleges, universities, and students receiving federal financial aid should monitor the bill's progress through Congress. While the CBO estimate indicates no budgetary cost to the federal government, the bill's substantive provisions on financial aid clarity could still affect how educational institutions administer student aid programs if enacted.