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117-s-1095117th CongressWALLET
Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021
Sponsored By: Senator Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
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Summary
In-state tuition protections are expanded for survivors, dependents, and veterans who use the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program.
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- Families and beneficiaries: Survivors and dependents eligible under 38 U.S.C. §3510 are added to the in-state tuition determination rules, widening who can trigger in-state rates.
- Public colleges: The Department of Veterans Affairs may disapprove courses at public institutions that do not charge veterans the in-state tuition rate for the program, which creates pressure on schools to offer in-state pricing to covered students.
- Implementation: The statute adds category "35" to cross-references in 38 U.S.C. §3679 and applies to academic periods beginning on or after August 1, 2022.
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In-state tuition for VA survivors
The law adds students using VA survivor or dependent education benefits to the in-state tuition rule at public colleges. If you get these benefits, a public school must charge you the in-state rate to stay approved for VA benefits. VA can disapprove courses if a school does not comply. This applies to academic terms that begin on or after August 1, 2022.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
KS • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
MT • D
Sponsored 4/13/2021
Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
AK • R
Sponsored 4/26/2021
Rep. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ-9]
AZ • D
Sponsored 5/25/2021
Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
NH • D
Sponsored 5/26/2021
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 11/15/2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 424 • No: 0