Bill > HB2074

This bill creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for dependents of certain veterans with specific service-related conditions. Eligible dependents must be Missouri residents and have a parent, step-parent, or spouse who either died while on active duty, died from a service-connected disability, became permanently and totally disabled due to military service, was classified as missing in action or a prisoner of war, or died subsequent to military discharge from service-related injuries. Children or stepchildren must be under 26 years old (with potential extensions for those who serve in the military), and the waiver covers tuition and incidental fees at public institutions, not exceeding the tuition rate at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The waiver is limited to one degree from a community college and one baccalaureate degree, with the community college degree required to be completed first. The Missouri Veterans' Commission will manage the application process, verify eligibility, and coordinate with the Coordinating Board for Higher Education to ensure proper implementation. Recipients cannot simultaneously receive other state-funded veteran-dependent tuition assistance and must report any additional financial aid they receive. The bill aims to support families of veterans who have made significant sacrifices during military service by helping their dependents access higher education.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2074&year=2026&code=R