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IA SF309

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Shipley

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a tuition grant program for dependents of veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability ratings, administered by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission

  • Eligible students must be Iowa residents under age 27, claimed as dependents on the veteran's tax return, enrolled in a state Board of Regents institution or community college, and making satisfactory academic progress

  • Full-time students may receive up to $10,000 annually or actual tuition and fees (whichever is less) for up to 8 semesters; part-time students receive prorated grants for up to 12 semesters

  • Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and require annual reapplication by eligible students

  • Appropriates $500,000 from the general fund to the Department of Education for FY 2025-2026 to establish the program fund, with unused balances carrying over to subsequent fiscal years

Legislative Description

A bill for an act establishing the dependent of a disabled veteran tuition grant program within the college student aid commission and making appropriations.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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