Bill > HB941

This bill clarifies the eligibility criteria for nonresident veterans to receive in-state tuition rates at Mississippi state institutions of higher learning. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to expand tuition rate options for veterans. Under the new provisions, nonresident veterans defined by Title 38 of the United States Code can now qualify for in-state tuition rates through two primary pathways: first, for those who are "covered individuals" under the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014, and second, for those who qualify for Yellow Ribbon Program funds. The bill removes previous restrictions that excluded veterans enrolled in professional schools from receiving in-state tuition rates. Additionally, if a state institution participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and provides a scholarship that effectively reduces the tuition to the in-state rate, nonresident veterans can benefit from this reduced tuition. The bill aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable for veterans by providing more flexible tuition rate options, and it will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Education

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