Bill > S0191

This bill amends Vermont's laws to expand access to educational grant opportunities and in-state tuition for certain groups of non-citizens, including refugees, individuals granted parole to enter the U.S., and Afghan special immigrant visa holders. Specifically, it allows these individuals to be eligible for the state's advancement grant program, Vermont incentive grant program, and state-funded financial aid programs, and prohibits the Vermont State Colleges and University of Vermont from discriminating against them in determining residency for in-state tuition purposes. The bill also includes provisions to protect the confidentiality of information collected from these applicants and students.