Bill Summaries: S357 (2013-2014 Session)

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  • 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.