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

Signed by Governor

ARMED FORCESBOARDSCOLLEGES & UNIVERSITIESEDUCATIONHIGHER EDUCATIONPERSONNELPRESENTEDPUBLICRATIFIEDREPORTINGTUITIONUNCUNC BOARD OF GOVERNORSVETERANSCHAPTERED

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Tuition-free courses for UNC employees

Beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year, the UNC Board of Governors can let campus employees take approved courses tuition- and fee-free while employed. Enrollment must not interfere with job duties. Full-time faculty at instructor rank or higher can take up to three courses per year. Full-time staff may be allowed more than three by Board rules. Campus law enforcement officers can take the number of courses the Board sets. These enrollments do not count toward General Fund appropriations.

UNC tuition discount for employer-backed students

Beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year, UNC schools may cut tuition if your employer funds your studies. Your employer’s program must be approved by the UNC Board of Governors. The school can discount up to the gap between tuition and your employer’s maximum support. The school decides whether to offer the discount and how much.

UNC tuition discount for military students

Beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year, UNC schools may discount tuition for resident students who get military tuition assistance. You must be a North Carolina resident for tuition and receive federal military tuition help or NC National Guard tuition help. The school can cut up to the gap between tuition and your assistance. The school decides whether to offer the discount and how much.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Grant L. Campbell, MD

    Republican • House

  • Allen Chesser

    Republican • House

  • Ray Pickett

    Republican • House

  • David Willis

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Eric Ager

    Democratic • House

  • Brenden H. Jones

    Republican • House

  • Cynthia Ball

    Democratic • House

  • John R. Bell, IV

    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

  • Gloristine Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Garland E. 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

  • Jarrod Lowery

    Republican • House

  • Jeffrey C. McNeely

    Republican • House

  • Lindsey Prather

    Democratic • House

  • Timothy Reeder, MD

    Republican • House

  • Robert T. Reives, II

    Democratic • House

  • Heather H. Rhyne

    Republican • House

  • Terry M. Brown Jr.

    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

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