HB9

__**Sponsors:**__ Charlene Westfall (Independent), Kiran Singh (Democratic), Paige Ochocki (Democratic)
 * HB9-GUARANTEED COLLEGE FOR BRIGHT INDIVIDUALS**

__**Issue Category and Bill Title:**__ Education__:__ "Guaranteed College for Bright Individuals"

__**Purpose:**__ The purpose of our bill is to give the people who work hard an __education__, even if they don't have the __money for college__ and such. Intellegent people who have less __money__ should still be able to have the same opportunities of others; they can still make a difference in the world!

__**Eligibility:**__ This bill applies to people who cannot afford to go to college, but are still intelligent. The people must be US citizens, must be above the age of 18, and more requirements which are listed in the terms and benefits. This includes all parts of diversity, meaning no one is excluded.

__**Terms and Benefits:**__
 * People with $25,000 or less yearly income are eligible for this oppurtunity.
 * __Students__ must submit a portfolio of past grades, __jobs__, and records. They must pass the college placement test.
 * Students must have a high school __diploma__.
 * Students must pay for all their necessary supplies, including textbooks, food, dorms, etc.
 * This oppurtunity covers two years of college, and goes for participating/selected __colleges__.
 * More intelligent people can get the right __education__ to build their career now.
 * Students in high school can now focus on studying and their grades other than working or struggling to get jobs.
 * This bill is run by the United States Department of Education
 * This bill will be put into effect on May 1, 2013, and will expire in 10 years unless reauthorized.

__**Fiscal Impact:**__ __STUDENT:__ Monthly Fees for Student-(Total) $3,000 (Monthly) $125 Supplies/Housing for Student-around $7000 TOTAL: around $10,000

__GOVERNMENT:__ Marketing Campaign-around $1,000,000 Money for Colleges-$12,000 per person (covering 2 years) up to $25,000,000 annually, which would be about 2800 students each year TOTAL: around $26,000,000