Few community college students graduate on time. One reason many spend extra time and money trying to earn associate degrees is because community colleges often require more than 60 credits to meet academic program requirements.
If the bill is passed by the Senate, both the House and Senate bills are returned to the House with a note indicating any changes. If the Senate has made amendments, the House must vote on the bill again as both Chambers of Congress must agree to identical legislation in order for it to become law.
If the conference committee can agree on all the changes, the final version is sent back to each of the two chambers for a majority vote. If the bill passes each of these chambers, it is sent to the President, who can either sign it into law or veto it.