GA HB888

Noncitizen students would qualify for in-state tuition at University System of Georgia and Technical College System of Georgia institutions if they meet five criteria: obtained a Georgia high school diploma or HSE, are legally authorized to work in Georgia, have maintained Georgia domicile since January 1, 2020 (or are dependents of parents who have), have no felony or high and aggravated misdemeanor convictions, and are applying to institutions that admitted all academically qualified applicants for the two most recent academic years

Amends Code Section 20-3-66 governing University System of Georgia tuition classification and adds new subsection (e) to Code Section 20-4-21 for the Technical College System of Georgia

Lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, and other eligible noncitizens under federal Title IV regulations may receive the same in-state tuition consideration as U.S. citizens

International students under nonimmigrant status who are required to maintain intent not to abandon a foreign domicile remain ineligible for in-state classification