2009 Maine Code
TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (HEADING: PL 1997, c. 455, @9 (rpr))
Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU
37-B §353. Tuition grant for member

Title 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HEADING: PL 1997, C. 455, §9 (RPR)

Chapter 3: MILITARY BUREAU

Subchapter 7-A: MAINE NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HEADING: PL 2003, C. 488, §4 (NEW); §5 (AFF)

§353. Tuition grant for member

A member who meets the prerequisites of section 354 is entitled to a tuition benefit that may not exceed tuition costs incurred at any state postsecondary education institution. A member who attends classes in Maine at a regionally accredited private Maine college or university is entitled to a tuition benefit that may not exceed the tuition costs incurred at that private college or university or a tuition benefit not to exceed tuition assessed for a similar degree program at any state postsecondary education institution, whichever is less. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Maine National Guard shall use federal funds; state general funds not to exceed $5,000 in any fiscal year; or state funds from the Armory Rental Fund as established in section 152, the Capital Repair Account as established in section 154 or the reimbursement fund as established in section 155 or from revenue generated by the Maine Military Authority to pay tuition benefits. [2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).