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This bill amends Mississippi state law to expand tuition opportunities for nonresident veterans by modifying how out-of-state tuition is calculated at state higher education institutions. Specifically, the bill allows nonresident veterans who are not "covered individuals" under the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 to be eligible for Yellow Ribbon Program funds. Under the new provisions, if a state institution of higher learning or community/junior college participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and provides a scholarship that reduces the veteran's tuition to the in-state rate, the nonresident veteran can be charged the same tuition as Mississippi residents. The bill aims to make higher education more accessible to veterans by removing barriers related to out-of-state tuition, ensuring that veterans can fully participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program regardless of their state of residence. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving institutions time to prepare for the new tuition policy. The Yellow Ribbon Program is a federal initiative that helps veterans cover higher education expenses by allowing participating schools to fund tuition expenses that the GI Bill does not cover.

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