HB3692 Summary

• Extends in-state tuition eligibility to military members utilizing the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program beginning with the 2015-2016 academic year at all Illinois public universities and community colleges.

• Applies the same tuition benefit to individuals using Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act benefits (effective 2013-2014 academic year) across University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, and public community colleges.

• Maintains existing in-state tuition provisions for students who attended Illinois high school for at least 3 years, graduated from an Illinois high school, lived with a parent or guardian in-state, and enrolled as students after fall 2003.

• Preserves military personnel stationed in Illinois and their dependents' in-state tuition status, and extends benefits to those stationed out-of-state if previously stationed in Illinois for at least 3 years, provided they apply within 18 months or remain continuously enrolled.

• Requires non-citizens to provide an affidavit committing to apply for permanent resident status at the earliest eligibility opportunity to qualify for in-state tuition rates.