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This bill expands tuition waiver and scholarship opportunities for children and dependents of military personnel and veterans in Arizona. It amends existing law to allow the Arizona Board of Regents to provide tuition scholarships to children or dependents of U.S. armed forces members or former members who have a disability rating of 30% or more, and who were residents of or stationed in Arizona at the time of the injury that caused the disability. Additionally, it establishes a new "Dependents of Military Personnel Tuition Scholarship Fund" with an initial appropriation of $15 million for fiscal year 2026-2027, which will provide tuition scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible children and dependents who meet specific criteria, including being full-time students, demonstrating financial need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and not having exceeded certain credit hour limits. This new fund aims to support those whose military family members have sustained disabilities, offering them educational assistance at Arizona universities and community colleges.

Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83957