This legislation included a modified version of the bipartisan Truth-in-Tuition Act, introduced by Rep. Myrick and Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA).  Their efforts led to the creation of a "Net Price Calculator” to help students and families plan for college cost increases.  It requires that each institution of higher education publish their average net price by income category and post a calculator on their website with information about their current and past costs to help students and families project future increases in tuition.  

“I hear all the time about the struggles students and families have paying for college, and I’m proud to reach across the aisle and work with Congressman Murphy to pass legislation to help address that problem,” said Rep. Myrick. “The "Net Price Calculator" colleges will now have to put on their websites will help students and families get a better idea of future college costs.  This, and the overall bill, is a large step in the right direction to help students and families make more informed choices on higher education."  

This bill also included numerous programs to improve higher education opportunities for members of the Armed Services.  It also requires that states provide in-state tuition rates to members of the military, their spouses and dependent children.  The bill makes homeschooled students eligible for financial aid programs, and establishes an “Academic Bill of Rights” to ensure that students are not discriminated against based on political or ideological views. 

The bill passed the House by a vote of 380 to 49.  The Senate passed the same report on Thursday night in a vote of 83-8.