IN-STATE TUITION/MEMBERS SERVED ON USS NC.

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
House Bill 62 (Public) Filed Tuesday, February 12, 2019
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT SERVICE MEMBERS WHO SERVE ON THE USS NORTH CAROLINA SSN 777 FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS OR LONGER ARE ELIGIBLE FOR IN-STATE TUITION.
Intro. by Cleveland, Horn.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Apr 4 2019)
H 62

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 19 2019 - View Summary

    House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

    Deletes proposed subsection (h2) of GS 116-143.1. Instead, enacts GS 116-143.3B. Similarly to the provisions of previously proposed GS 116-143.1(h2), provides in-State tuition rates and applicable mandatory fees for enrollment for members of the US Armed Forces who served on the USS North Carolina SSN 777 for a period of 180 days or more who qualify for admission to an institution of higher education but do not qualify as a resident for tuition purposes. Maintains that the act is effective July 1, 2019, and applies beginning with the 2019-20 academic year. 


  • Summary date: Feb 12 2019 - View Summary

    Amends GS 116-143.1, expanding eligibility for in-State tuition rates for courses at UNC constituent institutions and NC community colleges to members of the US Armed Forces who are nonresidents and have served on the USS North Carolina SSN 777 for a period of 180 days or more. Applicable to members in a reserve or active duty status. Effective July 1, 2019, and applies beginning with the 2019-20 academic year.