IN-STATE TUITION FOR VETERANS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
Senate Bill 357 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 19, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VETERANS SHALL BE CHARGED THE RESIDENT TUITION TO ATTEND A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA WITHOUT HAVING FIRST MAINTAINED LEGAL RESIDENCE IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR.
Intro. by Clark, Meredith.

Status: Ref To Com On Education/Higher Education (Senate Action) (Mar 20 2013)

Bill History:

S 357

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 19 2013 - View Summary

    Enacts new GS 116-143.3A to charge the in-state tuition rate to a veteran (defined as being honorably discharged on or after July 1, 2013) qualifying for admission to an institution of higher education, without having maintained legal residence in the state for at least 12 months prior to classification as a resident for tuition purposes if the veteran meets the following: (1) the veteran's last permanent duty station was in this state, (2) the veteran's abode is in this state, (3) the veteran meets all other conditions for domicile, and (4) the veteran enrolls in a public institution of higher education within one year of the date of discharge from the Armed Forces. Provides that a veteran classified as a resident for tuition purposes is eligible for in-state tuition for no more than 12 months from the date of enrollment.

    Applies to academic semesters beginning on or after July 1, 2013.