Any milfolks completely understand the new vet law (instate tuition regardless)

Paying for College
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<p>Ok so read that the Bill Obama signed into law a few months ago gives instate tuition at public universities to all vets, their kids, spouse, active duty and their spouses and kids. This is huge! But I heard there is a catch in that you must use your GI Bill benefits and get the paperwork from the education office on your military installation. The law takes affect with Fall 2015 tuition. Anyone investigated this yet?
<a href="http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-01/veterans-to-qualify-for-in-state-tuition-under-bill.html"&gt;http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-01/veterans-to-qualify-for-in-state-tuition-under-bill.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>The benefit is only good for the three years following a veteran’s discharge from active duty. Where did you hear that “you must use your GI Bill benefits and get the paperwork from the education office on your military installation”?</p>

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<p>From a friend who got the paperwork from the Education Office and they are active duty. It is supposed to include active duty too not just veterans. Guess I could get off my butt and get over there too!</p>

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<p>More info <a href=“New 'In-State Tuition' Rule for GI Bill | Military.com”>http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2014/09/understanding-new-in-state-tuition-ceiling-on-gi-bill/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I haven’t seen anything about active duty, only those retiring or getting out. Where does that article mention active duty getting in-state for any state? They already do in the states in which they live, are stationed and in their state of residence. </p>

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<p>I think something like 30 states will give in state tuition just if you live there…now. I called militaryonesource today and all you have to do is go by your Ed Center and they do the verifications and send the paperwork to your public college of choice. The law covers both veterans and active duty and their dependents AND you do not have to use your GI Bill. Just the public institution has to accept GI Bill benefits. I suspect as we get closer to the Fall 2015 term, we’ll see more info on it.</p>

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<p>In Texas, there is the Hazelwood act. Very beneficial for those that qualify…</p>

<p>The Hazlewood Act is a State of Texas benefit that provides qualified Veterans, spouses, and dependent children with an education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition exemption, including most fee charges, at public institutions of higher education in Texas. This does NOT include living expenses, books, or supply fees - See more at: <a href=“http://www.texvet.com/postings/hazlewood-act#sthash.0FOJkXch.dpuf”>http://www.texvet.com/postings/hazlewood-act#sthash.0FOJkXch.dpuf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;