The President signed into the law the Veterans Reform Bill which included some language that affects residency for veterans. I’m sure we’ll hear more about this in the coming months. Any thoughts?
(Sec. 702) Directs the Secretary to disapprove, for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force and the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance programs, courses of education provided by a public educational institution of higher education (IHE) that charges veterans living in the state higher tuition and fees than it charges in-state residents, regardless of the veteran's state of residence. Makes this provision applicable to: (1) veterans who were discharged or released from at least 90 days of active service less than three years before their date of enrollment in the applicable course, (2) family members eligible for such assistance due to their relationship to such veterans, and (3) courses that commence on or after July 1, 2015.
Matthew P Filer
Assistant Registrar for Residency & Commencement
Emma B. Lommasson Center Rm. 201
Missoula, MT 59812
( (406)243-2413 8 umt.edu/registrar
