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Yes: 178 • No: 1
MarylandHB 02322026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Maryland Military Department – National Guard – Tuition Assistance
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Higher EducationPublic SafetyArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesCertificationsContinuing EducationDigital Products -see also- Digital ImagesEquipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.Higher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Job Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsMilitary DepartmentPersonal Protective EquipmentScholarships and Student Financial AidTuitionWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Full tuition and training help for Maryland National Guard
Beginning October 1, 2026, the state pays up to 100% of in‑state tuition and required training costs for eligible Maryland National Guard members, if the State budget provides funds. Help can be used for undergraduate, graduate, professional, vocational, or trade courses. Covered training costs include tools, protective gear, uniforms, certifications, licenses, and course software when required for the program. Eligible schools include University System campuses, community colleges, Morgan State, St. Mary’s College, public trade schools, private colleges that give at least a 50% tuition waiver, and recognized private trade or career schools.
Maryland Guard service time and payback rules
Beginning October 1, 2026, if you use aid for undergraduate or trade courses, you must stay an active member for 2 years after the course. If you use aid for graduate or professional courses, you must stay for 4 years. If your unit was disbanded on or after September 1, 2013, you can meet the service time by transferring to another active duty, reserve, or Guard unit in Maryland or another state. If the military offers early separation after disbanding, you are excused from the 2‑ or 4‑year requirement. If you are discharged for a reason the Adjutant General designates, your aid ends and you must repay that semester’s amount within 30 days.
Who qualifies for Guard tuition help
Beginning October 1, 2026, you count as a member if you are regularly enlisted in the National Guard or hold a commission. You can be certified only if you have at least 24 months left on your enlistment on the first day of classes. Officers and warrant officers can qualify by signing a written 24‑month service agreement starting that day.
Self-supporting program fees not covered
Beginning October 1, 2026, tuition means the basic instructional charge and related fees for credit courses. Charges for self‑supporting programs are not eligible for this aid. If your course is in a self‑supporting program, the program does not pay that charge.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/8/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 3
House vote • 2/26/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 135 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 143
4/14/2026Returned Passed
4/8/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (43-0)
4/8/2026SenateFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/3/2026SenateFavorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
4/2/2026SenateReferred Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/27/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (135-1)
2/26/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed
2/24/2026HouseFavorable Adopted
2/24/2026HouseFavorable Report by Appropriations
2/23/2026HouseHearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
1/28/2026HouseFirst Reading Appropriations
1/14/2026HousePre-filed
9/17/2025House
Bill Text
Enacted
4/14/2026
Third Reading
2/24/2026
First Reading
1/14/2026
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