Military affairs: other; tuition assistance for Michigan National Guard members; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 2014 PA 259 (MCL 32.433 & 32.434). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0540'25, HB 4962'25
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Overview
This bill modifies the Michigan National Guard Tuition Assistance Act to allow National Guard members and their eligible family members to utilize tuition assistance. Specifically, it expands eligibility to include spouses, dependent children, stepchildren, or legally adopted children who have graduated high school or obtained their equivalent, or who are 18 years of age or older and will use the assistance before turning 26. The bill also clarifies procedures for applying for and receiving tuition assistance, including requirements for completing a course of study and potential reimbursement if the course is not completed.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility for tuition assistance to include family members (spouse, dependent children, stepchildren, or adopted children meeting specific criteria).
- Allows applications for tuition assistance even after enrollment in an eligible educational institution.
- Establishes a fund within the state treasury to support the tuition assistance program.
- Sets a maximum balance for the tuition assistance fund at $15,000,000, with any excess lapsing to the general fund.
- Designates the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs as the administrator for auditing purposes.
- Requires eligible individuals to provide proof of successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Allows for reimbursement of tuition costs if a course of study is not completed, with exceptions for deployment.
- Requires the transfer of the fund balance to the Michigan National Guard member benefits fund by September 30, 2025.
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