Transparency in Student Lending Act
S. 4686118th Congress

Transparency in Student Lending Act

Introduced in the SenateSen. John Barrasso (R-WY)12 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in Senate · Jul 11, 2024

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Transparency in Student Lending Act.

Section 2. Required disclosures

Section 455(p) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(p)) is amended—

(1) by striking Each institution and inserting the following:

(1) In general

Each institution

(1) ; and

(2) by adding at the end the following:

(2) Disclosure of APR prior to disbursement

In addition to the disclosures required under paragraph (1), each institution and contractor described in such paragraph shall disclose to a borrower before disbursement of a loan made under this part, in writing and in a form the borrower may keep, the annual percentage rate applicable to the loan, taking into account—

(A) the amount of the loan;

(B) the stated interest rate of the loan;

(C) the standard term for a loan of the same type;

(D) any fees or additional costs associated with the loan; and

(E) any capitalization of interest on the loan.

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