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For periods of enrollment beginning after July 1, 2009, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Service members on active duty for a period of more than 30 days - along with their spouse or dependent children - will be eligible to receive in-state tuition at public colleges and universities in the state where they reside or are permanently stationed. Once Service members or
their dependents are enrolled and paying in-state tuition, they will continue to pay the in-state rate as long as they remain continuously enrolled at the institution. This applies even if the Service member is reassigned outside the state.

This change is included in section 135 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (H.R. 4137) (HEOA) which was signed into law on Aug. 14, 2008, and amends and extends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA). This requirement applies to all public institutions that receive funds under a program authorized by the HEA. The Department of Education has worked with the institutions of higher education and the agency is confident they are aware of the changes in the law and are fully implementing the policy. However, as we all know, there is always the chance that someone just doesn't get the word. If this happens, contact the financial aid or registrar's office at the institution Students also can contact the Veterans Affairs office at the institution. Regardless of active duty status, these offices should offer assistance.