Connecting Higher Opportunities In College Education Act or the CHOICE Act This bill makes certain job training programs eligible for federal student aid. To be eligible, a program must (1) provide at least 150 clock hours, 4 semester hours, or 6 quarter hours of instructional time over a minimum of 8 weeks; (2) have verified completion and placement rates meeting a minimum standard; and (3) provide training aligned with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the state or local area in which the program is provided.
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CHOICE Act
USA117th CongressHR-5777| House
| Updated: 10/28/2021
Connecting Higher Opportunities In College Education Act or the CHOICE Act This bill makes certain job training programs eligible for federal student aid. To be eligible, a program must (1) provide at least 150 clock hours, 4 semester hours, or 6 quarter hours of instructional time over a minimum of 8 weeks; (2) have verified completion and placement rates meeting a minimum standard; and (3) provide training aligned with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the state or local area in which the program is provided.