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Selected Reserves GI Bill: Mandating In-State Tuition for Reservists.

This Act ensures that public colleges and universities must charge the lower, in-state tuition rate to veterans utilizing the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve educational assistance program. This change significantly reduces the cost of higher education for thousands of National Guard and Reserve members, regardless of their state of residence. Institutions failing to comply will lose the ability to accept these federal educational benefits.
Key points
Public institutions must now offer in-state tuition rates to members of the Selected Reserve using their specific GI Bill benefits (Chapter 1606).
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must disapprove courses offered by institutions that do not comply with this tuition fairness requirement.
The new rules apply to academic periods beginning on or after August 1, 2026.
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Status: Became Law
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_983
Sponsor: Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]
Process start date: 2025-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_983.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public institutions must now offer in-state tuition rates to members of the Selected Reserve using their specific GI Bill benefits (Chapter 1606).
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must disapprove courses offered by institutions that do not comply with this tuition fairness requirement.
  • The new rules apply to academic periods beginning on or after August 1, 2026.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 119-55.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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