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VA HB1752
Institutions of higher education; financial assistance; tuition grants; Virginia National Guard.
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Introduced
01/04/2025
01/04/2025
In Committee
01/04/2025
01/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/22/2025
02/22/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Institutions of higher education; financial assistance; tuition grants; Virginia National Guard. Increases from $50,000 to $250,000 the amount of grant funding that the Department of Military Affairs may use each year to recruit qualified applicants for service in the Virginia National Guard.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law regarding financial assistance for members of the Virginia National Guard pursuing higher education. The bill increases the amount of grant funding the Department of Military Affairs can use for recruiting qualified applicants from $50,000 to $250,000 per fiscal year. The legislation maintains the existing eligibility requirements for National Guard members, which include having at least two years of remaining service obligation, completing initial active duty service, and performing duties satisfactorily. The grant covers the difference between full tuition costs and other educational benefits for Guard members enrolled in public or accredited private institutions of higher education. To receive and maintain the grant, applicants must apply at least 30 days before the academic semester, maintain good academic standing (defined as passing all courses and maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA), and satisfy financial obligations with their educational institution. The bill also clarifies that service in the inactive Guard, other states' National Guard, or reserve forces does not count toward the two-year service obligation, though federal active duty mobilizations and state active duty do count.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Appropriations (on 02/04/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1752 |
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1752) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1016202.PDF |
BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1752/text/HB1752 |
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