Hopes pinned on Senate to kill proposed ‘barrier’ to free college for older Kentuckians

By: Jamie Lucke

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 831

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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HB 497 progress

A provision that opponents say would discourage older Kentuckians from taking free college classes was approved by the Republican-controlled House Wednesday — even as 17 Republicans joined 19 Democrats in voting no.

House Bill 497 would require Kentuckians who are 65 and older to file the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) to continue to qualify for a tuition waiver that the …

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