HI HB1108

Expands tuition assistance eligibility for Hawaii National Guard members to include all students pursuing degrees at University of Hawaii campuses, removing previous restrictions to undergraduate students and company grade officers only.

Establishes prioritized funding allocation where undergraduate students receive priority consideration for available tuition assistance funding.

Appropriates $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2011-2012 and $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2012-2013 to fund the tuition assistance program for National Guard members attending University of Hawaii.

Requires the Department of Defense to administer and expend the appropriated funds for tuition assistance purposes.

Effective upon approval, with appropriations effective July 1, 2011.