In-State Tuition for Military Members and their Families
9 July 2009
For
periods of enrollment that begin after July 1, 2009,
members of the armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) on active duty for a
period of more than 30 days and his or her spouse, or
his or her dependent children will be eligible to
receive in-state tuition at public colleges and
universities in the state where they reside or are
permanently stationed. Once a Service member or their
family members are enrolled and paying in-state tuition,
they will continue to pay the in-state tuition rate as
long as they remain continuously enrolled at the
institution even if the Service member is reassigned
outside the state.
This change is included in section 135 of the Higher
Education Opportunity Act (H. R. 4137) (HEOA) which was
signed into law on August 14, 2008 and amends and
extends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA). This
requirement applies to all public institutions that
receive funds under a program authorized by the HEA.
The Department of Education has worked with the
institutions of higher education and is confident they
are aware of the changes in the law and are fully
implementing the policy. However, as we all know, there
is always the chance that someone just doesn't get the
word. If this happens, you should contact the financial
aid or registrar's office at the institution. You can
also contact the Veterans Affairs office at the
institution. Even though you are active duty, these
offices should be able to assist you. |
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