North CarolinaHB 3732025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT TO PERMIT CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA TO PROVIDE DISCOUNTED TUITION TO PERSONS RECEIVING MILITARY TUITION ASSISTANCE OR PERSONS ENROLLED IN AN EMPLOYER-SPONSORED FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM.

Sponsored By: MD Grant L. Campbell (Republican), Allen Chesser (Republican), Ray Pickett (Republican), David Willis (Republican)

Signed by Governor

ARMED FORCESBOARDSCOLLEGES & UNIVERSITIESEDUCATIONHIGHER EDUCATIONPERSONNELPRESENTEDPUBLICRATIFIEDREPORTINGTUITIONUNCUNC BOARD OF GOVERNORSVETERANSCHAPTERED

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Free UNC tuition for campus employees

The UNC Board can let campus employees take courses with tuition and fees free. Courses must be during normal employment and not interfere with job duties. Full-time faculty (instructor or above) can take up to three courses each year. Full-time staff can take more than three each year. Campus police take the number set by Board rules. These enrollments do not count toward General Fund funding. Applies starting with the 2025–2026 academic year.

Tuition discount for employer-sponsored students

If you are in a Board-approved employer tuition support program, a UNC school can discount your tuition. The discount can be up to the gap between tuition and your employer’s maximum support. Each school decides whether to offer a discount. Applies starting with the 2025–2026 academic year.

UNC tuition discount for military students

If you are a resident for tuition and get federal military or NC Guard tuition help, a UNC school can discount your tuition. The discount can be up to the gap between tuition and your military aid. Each school decides whether to offer a discount. Applies starting with the 2025–2026 academic year.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • MD Grant L. Campbell

    Republican • House

  • Allen Chesser

    Republican • House

  • Ray Pickett

    Republican • House

  • David Willis

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Eric Ager

    Democratic • House

  • Dana Jones

    Republican • Senate

  • Cynthia Ball

    Democratic • House

  • IV John R. Bell

    Republican • House

  • Brian Biggs

    Republican • House

  • Jerry "Alan" Branson

    Republican • House

  • Todd Carver

    Republican • House

  • Charles Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Tracy Clark

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Colvin

    Democratic • House

  • Kanika Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Rodney D. Pierce

    Democratic • House

  • Julia Greenfield

    Democratic • House

  • Pricey Harrison

    Democratic • House

  • Zack Hawkins

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Hall

    Republican • House

  • Ya Liu

    Democratic • House

  • Donnie Loftis

    Republican • House

  • Tim Longest

    Democratic • House

  • John L. Lowery

    Republican • House

  • Jeffrey C. McNeely

    Republican • House

  • Lindsey Prather

    Democratic • House

  • MD Timothy Reeder

    Republican • House

  • II Robert T. Reives

    Democratic • House

  • Heather H. Rhyne

    Republican • House

  • Kanika Brown

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 157 • No: 1

Senate vote 6/18/2025

HB 373: UNC Tuition Discounts for Certain Students.

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 5

House vote 4/15/2025

HB 373: UNC Tuition Discounts for Certain Students.

Yes: 112 • No: 1 • Other: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Ch. SL 2025-17

    6/26/2025House
  2. Signed by Gov. 6/26/2025

    6/26/2025House
  3. Pres. To Gov. 6/20/2025

    6/20/2025House
  4. Ratified

    6/19/2025House
  5. Ordered Enrolled

    6/18/2025Senate
  6. Passed 3rd Reading

    6/18/2025Senate
  7. Passed 2nd Reading

    6/18/2025Senate
  8. Reptd Fav

    6/17/2025Senate
  9. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

    6/11/2025Senate
  10. Reptd Fav

    6/11/2025Senate
  11. Re-ref to Education/Higher Education. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

    6/5/2025Senate
  12. Withdrawn From Com

    6/5/2025Senate
  13. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

    4/16/2025Senate
  14. Passed 1st Reading

    4/16/2025Senate
  15. Regular Message Received From House

    4/16/2025Senate
  16. Regular Message Sent To Senate

    4/16/2025House
  17. Passed 3rd Reading

    4/15/2025House
  18. Passed 2nd Reading

    4/15/2025House
  19. Placed On Cal For 04/15/2025

    4/10/2025House
  20. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

    4/10/2025House
  21. Reptd Fav

    4/10/2025House
  22. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

    4/8/2025House
  23. Reptd Fav

    4/8/2025House
  24. Serial Referral To Appropriations Stricken

    3/20/2025House
  25. Re-ref Com On Homeland Security and Military and Veterans Affairs

    3/19/2025House

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