Bill > H1054

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law regarding in-state tuition at public colleges and universities to clarify eligibility requirements. Specifically, it adds a provision stating that individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States, as defined by federal immigration law, will not be eligible for in-state tuition rates and fees. The bill also revises a subsection that allows the state to define who qualifies as a resident for tuition purposes, explicitly stating that a resident must also be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, with a specific exception for students attending the Massachusetts Maritime Academy who are residents of states within a region designated by the U.S. Maritime Administration.