HB353

Mississippi HB353 sets the residency requirement for in-state tuition at 12 months.

Mississippi HB353 amends the residency requirement for in-state tuition at state-supported institutions of higher learning and community or junior colleges. It establishes that a student must reside in Mississippi for a minimum of 12 months to qualify for in-state tuition rates. The bill also outlines exceptions for certain veterans and evacuees of Hurricane Katrina or Rita. It further specifies that tuition rates for nonresidents must not be less than the average cost per student from appropriated funds, with additional provisions for Yellow Ribbon Program participants.