An act providing an appropriation for the salaries and expenses of the University of the Virgin Islands for the fiscal year October 1, 2025 through September
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Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
12 provisions identified: 11 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
UVI core funding and debt payments
The law provides $29.1 million for UVI operations in FY2026. It also provides $1.8 million to pay the university’s debt service. The money covers salaries, benefits, supplies, maintenance, contracts, legal costs, and bond payments. Funds must be used in the year ending September 30, 2026 and follow title 17 rules.
Early childhood education training at UVI
UVI runs an Inclusive Early Childhood Education program through its School of Education. It engages IECE student majors and early care professionals in training and professional development. This act does not provide new money for this program in FY2026.
Raises funded for UVI employees
The law sets aside $450,000 in FY2026 to pay salary increases under Act No. 8995. If you work at UVI and qualify under that Act, your pay increases use this money. Funds are for the year ending September 30, 2026.
Scholarships and bridge programs at UVI
UVI receives $100,000 for valedictorian and salutatorian scholarships, $355,901 for the University Bound program, and $115,000 for the Summer Bridge program. These funds support eligible students and program activities in FY2026. Money is available for the year ending September 30, 2026, under Title 17 rules where cited.
Tuition help for seniors at UVI
The law provides $100,000 in FY2026 for Senior Citizens’ Tuition at UVI under Title 17, chapter 33, section 475. If you are 65 or older and qualify, this helps pay your tuition in the year ending September 30, 2026.
Matching grants for small businesses
The law provides $300,000 in FY2026 for matching grants through UVI’s Small Business Development Center under Title 17, section 474. Eligible small businesses can apply for matching funds during the year ending September 30, 2026.
Beach upkeep and civic office funded
UVI receives $100,000 to maintain John Brewers Beach and $85,000 to support the Office of Self Determination & Constitutional Development in FY2026. These funds support community services during the year ending September 30, 2026.
UVI will seek gifts and grants
The law directs UVI’s Board to keep seeking gifts, grants, and loans. Any donated or borrowed funds must be used for the purpose the donor or lender set.
More funding for UVI medical training
The law funds UVI health training and readiness in FY2026. It provides $400,000 for the St. Croix BSN nursing program, $175,000 for Simulation Center upkeep and supplies, $286,103 for EMS instructor and hands-on simulation training with continuing education, and $500,000 for the UVI Medical Reserve Fund. Funds are for the year ending September 30, 2026.
Funding for labor data and research
The law provides $110,000 for a Labor Force Survey and $250,000 for UVI’s EPSCOR research in FY2026. The funding supports data collection and research infrastructure in the year ending September 30, 2026.
More money for job training
UVI gets $100,000 for CELL vocational training, $450,000 for the Hospitality and Tourism Program, and $200,000 for the UVI CELL Surveyor Program. The money supports classes and training in FY2026. Funds are for the year ending September 30, 2026.
UVI may raise tuition and fees
The UVI Board of Trustees can set reasonable fees for tuition, housing, food services, and use of university buildings. Fee income must be used only for the purposes named in this law. Students and campus users could pay higher charges if the Board raises them.
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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
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Enacted
10/1/2025legislatureTo Governor
9/19/2025legislatureFloor
9/17/2025legislatureRules
9/15/2025legislatureIntroduced
9/10/2025legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
10/1/2025
Bill Text
9/10/2025
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