No Student Loans for Campus Criminals Act

# No Student Loans for Campus Criminals Act Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would prohibit people convicted of federal or state crimes committed during campus protests from receiving certain federal student loan benefits. Specifically, it would bar them from having student loans forgiven or modified and would prevent them from taking out new Federal Direct Loans. The restrictions would apply to several types of federal student loans, including Direct Loans, FAFSA loans, and Perkins Loans. **Who it affects:** The bill targets college students and individuals convicted of crimes (any federal or state offense) related to conduct "at or during the course of a protest" at colleges or universities.

This could potentially include people convicted of trespassing, property damage, assault, or other offenses committed during campus protests. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill raises questions about First Amendment protections for protest and dissent, which is why it's listed under related subjects.