Regards cost of attendance at institutions of higher education

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill forces all Ohio colleges and universities to annually submit the cost of attendance for resident undergraduates and have the chancellor publish these figures online. It also establishes a Governor’s Merit Scholarship that gives $5,000 per year to students in the top 5% of their high‑school class, up to four years, with safeguards so schools cannot shift costs onto the program. The measure aims to increase transparency and keep high‑achieving students in‑state.

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Hearings

• House Workforce and Higher Education: H. B. No. 319, H. B. No. 530, H. B. No. 848, H. B. No. 793
  House Workforce and Higher Education · Jun 3, 2026
• House Workforce and Higher Education: H. B. No. 698, H. B. No. 319, H. B. No. 793, H. B. No. 748
  House Workforce and Higher Education · May 19, 2026

History

1. May 13, 2026Referred to committee
2. Mar 25, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Jim Thomas · sponsor

Bill text

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