The Jumpstart on College Act seeks to significantly boost the number of students, particularly low-income and underrepresented individuals, who successfully earn a recognized postsecondary credential within the standard completion period. To achieve this, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $250,000,000 annually for fiscal year 2026 and the subsequent five years. These funds will be distributed through two primary grant programs: one for eligible entities and another for States, with specific percentages reserved for each. A substantial portion of the funding, not less than 40 percent, is allocated for competitive grants to eligible entities , defined as partnerships between institutions of higher education and local educational agencies. These grants, lasting six years and capped at $2,000,000, will help establish or support early college high schools or dual/concurrent enrollment programs. Grantees must meet a rising matching requirement over the grant period and prioritize serving student populations where at least 51 percent are low-income or attend schools identified for improvement. Mandatory activities include providing student support, professional development for educators, outreach, and data collection for program improvement, while allowable activities can cover tuition, textbooks, and work-based learning opportunities. Not less than 55 percent of the appropriated funds are reserved for competitive grants to States , also for a six-year duration, to assist them in supporting or establishing these programs. States receiving grants must provide a 50 percent non-Federal match and are mandated to plan and implement statewide strategies to expand access for underrepresented students. This includes identifying obstacles, providing technical assistance, and updating high school diploma requirements to align with postsecondary readiness. Allowable activities for states include offsetting costs for low-income students, establishing formal transfer systems, and incentivizing local educational agencies to improve instructor credentialing. Both eligible entities and States are required to submit annual reports to the Secretary of Education detailing their progress, including student enrollment, credential attainment, and postsecondary credits earned, with data disaggregated by various student categories. The Secretary will then report to Congress annually, analyzing grantee information, identifying best practices, and conducting a national evaluation of the grant programs. Additionally, the Secretary is directed to provide technical assistance to grantees to promote quality improvement and disseminate best practices in early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs.