Mississippi HB822 authorizes community and junior colleges to reduce or waive out-of-state tuition for certain students.
Mississippi HB822 amends Section 37-103-25 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to allow the boards of trustees of community and junior colleges bordering another state to implement policies for reducing or waiving out-of-state tuition for nonresidents. The policy must align with the educational mission of the college and be fiscally responsible. Eligible students include those who are evacuees of Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita, and veterans or individuals entitled to education benefits under Title 38 of the United States Code, provided they participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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