Recently separated veterans, their spouses and dependents are eligible for in-state tuition under a bill passed by the Legislature March 24.<\/p>\n
Under LB740, introduced by Bellevue Sen. Sue Crawford, veterans who have separated from a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States within the past two years are eligible for in-state tuition.<\/p>\n
To receive residency status, a veteran must demonstrate intent to become a permanent resident of the state by registering to vote and obtaining a state driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n
The bill does not apply to veterans who qualify for benefits under the Yellow Ribbon Program, which pays the difference in tuition and fees not covered under the Post-9\/11 GI Bill. Spouses and dependents of Yellow Ribbon benefit recipients still are eligible under the bill.<\/p>\n
Senators passed the bill on a 48-0 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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