CT HB05471

Extends tuition waivers to spouses, sons, and daughters of eligible veterans and Connecticut National Guard members at regional community colleges, Connecticut State University System, and University of Connecticut, effective July 1, 2016.

Family members may receive waivers for up to 4 semesters, calculated by subtracting the number of semesters the veteran or Guard member used from 8 total available semesters.

Adds course enrollment fee waivers at Charter Oak State College for veterans with wartime service, active Connecticut Army or Air National Guard members, and their eligible family members under the same 4-semester limitation.

Reduces any tuition or fee waiver by the amount of educational reimbursement received from an employer.

Treats veterans and Guard members receiving waivers the same as non-waiver students for course registration purposes at all affected institutions.