A House Education Committee advanced two bipartisan bills aimed at making college costs clearer to prospective students: one would require the Education Department to create a universal net price calculator and expand program-level metrics on the College Scorecard; the other would standardize the format of financial-aid award letters for federally funded institutions by 2029. Committee leaders framed the measures as addressing hidden costs and confusing offers that undermine consumer trust. College associations warned about administrative burdens and flexibility loss, but supporters argued federal standards would help students compare offers and decide among early-decision pools. If enacted, the laws would affect admissions offices, financial-aid workflows and consumer-facing communications across the sector.