SB407 Making an appropriation for each full-time student eligible for the in-state tuition rate enrolled in the university system of New Hampshire.
Making an appropriation for each full-time student eligible for the in-state tuition rate enrolled in the university system of New Hampshire.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Beneficial
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Direct tuition relief for thousands of NH families sending students to state universities. NH has among the lowest per-student state funding nationally.
Your Community
Making higher education more affordable keeps young people in NH and strengthens the workforce.
Your Freedom
Expands access to higher education for students who can't afford current tuition levels.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 02/19/2026; Senate Journal 4
Sponsor
James Gray (R)
The Short Version
Would provide a per-student state appropriation for in-state students at the University System of NH. Aims to reduce tuition costs for NH students attending their own state universities, which currently rank among the highest in the nation.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ In-state college students and their families
- ▲ University System of NH
- ▲ NH employers seeking educated workforce
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State taxpayers funding the appropriation
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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