Legislation
No existing state legislation.
University of Rhode Island has a policy grants in-state tuition to veterans of any branch of the American Armed Forces as well as to veterans of any branch of a state’s National Guard. The new policy essentially waives the current one-year requirement for veterans to establish residency in the state of Rhode Island before they can qualify for in-state tuition rates.
Rhode Island National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP): Covers up to five (5) tuition free classes per FALL and/or SPRING semesters, not to exceed 12 credits per semester. Previously paid funds cannot be reimbursed. Please submit your RING Form STA 30-3 (Revised 1 Oct 02) application to the education office after you register for your courses. STAP can be used in conjunction with Montgomery GI Bill.
Eligibility: This program is available to all Army and Air National Guard service members (enlisted and officer) who are pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, Masters Degree, or certification from Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, and University of Rhode Island
Rhode Island National Guard State Tuition Exemption program (STEP): Covers one (1) tuition free course per SUMMER semester, not to exceed two (2) courses a year. STEP can only be used based on seat availability. You must get a STEP certificate from the Education Office before registering for your class. STEP can be used with Montgomery GI Bill. Four free per enlistment, the member can get four more free for every year he/she extend his/her enlistment.
Eligibility: This program is available to all Army and Air National Guard service members (enlisted and officer) who are pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, Masters Degree, or certification from Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, and University of Rhode Island.
Rhode Island National Guard State Tuition Exemption Program: The State Tuition Exemption Program provides 1 free course per semester at the Community College of Rhode Island, University of Rhode Island, or the Rhode Island College.
Eligibility: National Guard service member must be working towards an Associates or Baccalaureate degree.
Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education
Pastore Complex, Hazard Building
74 West Road
Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: 401-462-9300
Fax: 401-462-9314
Sources: Student Veterans of America, American Legion