In state tuition law for veterans

Looks like a bill had passed allowing veterans to go to different states and pay IN STATE TUITION for colleges, public schools and universities. Some have separation time restraints but others such as Arizona State University doesn't seem to have any as Michigan State University, so it varies from state to state. That's a very cool thing indeed for vets looking to boost their education and not be limited to where in the U.S. they can go. There is one hell of a disparity between IN STATE TUITION fees and OUT OF STATE TUITION fees. Somewhere in the thousands of dollars per semester. Kind of a late bill but nonetheless, better late than never. Here is Arizona's version.

In- State Tuition

A.R.S. 15-1802-In-State Tuition for Honorably Discharged Veterans

Beginning in the fall semester of 2011, a person who is honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States shall be granted immediate classification as an in-state student on honorable discharge from the armed forces and, while in continuous attendance toward the degree for which currently enrolled, does not lose in-state student classification if the person has met the following requirements:

1. Registered to vote in this state.
2. Demonstrated objective evidence of intent to be a resident of Arizona which, for the purposes of this section, includes at least one of the following:
   
   1. An Arizona driver license.
   2. Arizona motor vehicle registration.
   3. Employment history in Arizona.
   4. Transfer of major banking services to Arizona.
   5. Change of permanent address on all pertinent records.
   6. Other materials of whatever kind or source relevant to domicile or residency status.

Tuition for the universities in Arizona is actually written into our state constitution. The state is obligated to provide an education to residents "as near to free as possible" through subsidies. Arizona State is the largest university in the country (between online and the 3 Phoenix area campuses there are 80,000 students) and makes a concerted effort to accept as many people as possible. They have certain ceremonies that honor vets who graduate there - we went to one for my son just before his graduation. It's good to hear that other states are following suit.

All though this is a good thing, how many veterans would actually use this? Most are residents of their own states. I'm sure some would use it but most would probably not. It usually only takes one year to set up in a state for residency. To enroll in a school and be accepted, how long does that usually take these days? It may be a good benefit to a veteran in that they don't have to worry about residence requirements, one small less headache to deal with. I don't know what you mean by cheap. University of Phoenix online cost an arm and a leg. Like over one thousand dollars for ONE COURSE!!! College tuition has become a huge ripoff. I bet you college tuition has increased well over 27 percent in the past 5 years.

The Cost Of Public Four-Year College Has Risen 27 Percent Over Five Years | ThinkProgress

Here is an interactive map designed by SVA and it shows the current status on states offering this in state tuition for vets. Shows which states have the policy to which states are pending to which states have no legislation in the works. This law was pushed forward by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. In-State Tuition

University of Phoenix is a private school so it is definitely not cheap. Arizona State tuition averages under 12k per year for residents including fees. Compared to most other states, this is pretty inexpensive. Why wouldn't someone take advantage? Tuition is fairly low, housing is affordable and the cost of living her overall is great.

Minnesota has a pretty cool reciprocity agreement. I was a Minnesota resident when I got out of high school, but went to school in Wisconsin at the Minnesota rates. They have similar agreements with North Dakota, South Dakota, one smaller school in Iowa, and even Manitoba, Canada! What's kind of funny is because tuition is cheaper for Wisconsin residents compared to Minnesota, and you do pay as if you were at home, a Wisconsin resident going to college in Minnesota would be paying less than a Minnesota resident staying in-state!

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Originally Posted by MRSDS1DONNA

University of Phoenix is a private school so it is definitely not cheap. Arizona State tuition averages under 12k per year for residents including fees. Compared to most other states, this is pretty inexpensive. Why wouldn't someone take advantage? Tuition is fairly low, housing is affordable and the cost of living her overall is great.

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Hey I concur. Arizona is a nice place to be when its -20 in Buffalo. I would take advantage of this to be honest with you. At my stage of the game, I am not moving to Arizona, but there is a bit of a hub there with us in Phoenix. Got some friends working there. Truthfully, I don't know if my grades are good enough to get in there, but being-st I have a couple of Associates degrees, though not impressive in grades, they may take me in the system, plus at my age.....and work experience. But to be honest. I am not in the market for going back to school. I would have to gather up all of my transcripts, don't think they have an aviation department where my aviation school would count towards a Bachelors in something, but never looked into it. I have an AAS in Aviation Mx Technology and A.A, plus A&P. Would be cool to work in Phoenix and attend the college at nights or weekends or whenever just to push further in education. If anything, maybe some certificate. Also, have you heard of VRAP? I just found out about this today, but you gotta be unemployed and not drawing any other benefits. That blocks me right there. It was made for veterans that didn't take advantage of their GI bill since they usually give them a window to complete it. Usually like 10 years which is beans really. I don't know why they don't make it for life. Made for older veterans age 35-60 for retraining assistance. Basically, pay for you to get a trade or certificate to get you on the job. This would be great if I were unemployed but I'm not thankfully. I bet there was a time or two I could have used this benefit. I think they are trying to extend it.

Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) - Veterans Opportunity to Work