Bill > HB06439

This bill proposes to waive extension fees for certain veterans and members of the National Guard at public higher education institutions in Connecticut, effective July 1, 2025. Specifically, the bill extends existing tuition waiver provisions to include extension fees for veterans who have performed service in time of war and are domiciled in the state, as well as active members of the Connecticut Army or Air National Guard enrolled in degree-granting programs. The bill applies to multiple state educational institutions, including regional community-technical colleges, Connecticut State University System, the University of Connecticut, and Charter Oak State College. For veterans who have applied for federal educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, the bill provides a mechanism to waive fees based on the portion of federal assistance allocated for tuition and fees. The legislation ensures that veterans and National Guard members receive the same course registration status as other students and allows for a reduction in the waiver if the individual receives educational reimbursement from an employer. The bill also includes provisions for the state to reimburse the respective educational institution's operating fund for the waived fees that exceed a certain percentage of total tuition and fee revenue.

Budget and Finance, Education, Military Affairs and Security

Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee (J)

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