§ 23-7.4-302. Tuition for Members of the National Guard – Definitions
The general assembly recognizes its responsibility for the establishment and maintenance of a strong well-trained and high-spirited National Guard. The encouragement of membership in the guard through the granting of reduced or free tuition at certain institutions of postsecondary education simultaneously expresses a commitment to a part of this responsibility and supports existing institutions, carrying […]
§ 23-7.4-101. Short Title
The short title of this article 7.4 is the “Higher Education for Military Service Act”. Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 18-1228), ch. 103, p. 781, § 1, effective August 8.
§ 23-7.4-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly finds that: Active duty members and veterans of the United States armed forces and Colorado National Guard provide an essential service to the nation and to the state of Colorado; The families of service members often sacrifice personal goals due to frequent moves and deployments that disrupt or delay work and education, […]
§ 23-7.4-103. Higher Education Provisions Relating to Military Members, Veterans, and Dependents – Located in Other Articles
The following provisions relating to higher education for military members, veterans, and dependents are contained in other articles of this title 23: Presumptions and rules for determination of status, section 23-7-103 (1)(c), (2)(g), (2)(h), and (5); Tuition and other financial assistance for dependents of prisoners of war and military personnel missing in action, section 23-3.3-204; […]
§ 23-7.4-201. Definitions
As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires: “Domicile” has the same meaning as set forth in section 23-7-102 (2). “Institution” has the same meaning as set forth in section 23-7-102 (6). Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 18-1228), ch. 103, p. 782, § 1, effective August 8.
§ 23-7.4-202. Tuition Classification of Colorado National Guard Personnel
Notwithstanding any provision of this article 7.4 or article 7 of this title 23 to the contrary, a member of the Colorado National Guard who maintains his or her sole residence in Colorado, or the dependent of that member of the Colorado National Guard, has in-state tuition status at any institution of higher education in […]
§ 23-7.4-203. Tuition Classification of Armed Forces Veterans
[ Editor’s note: This version of subsection (1) is effective until November 11, 2021.] (a) Notwithstanding any provision of this article 7.4 or article 7 of this title 23 to the contrary, beginning with the fall semester of the 2009-2010 academic year, the governing board of each state institution of higher education in Colorado shall […]
§ 23-7.4-204. Tuition Classification for Veterans Pursuant to Federal Law
Notwithstanding any provision of this article 7.4 or article 7 of this title 23 to the contrary, beginning with any courses enrolled as of July 1, 2015, the governing board of each state institution of higher education shall adopt a policy granting in-state tuition status to “covered individuals”, as defined in section 702 of the […]
§ 23-7.4-205. Tuition Classification for Community College – Definitions
Notwithstanding any provision of this article 7.4 or article 7 of this title 23 to the contrary, on or before January 1, 2021, the state board for community colleges and occupational education shall adopt and implement a policy granting in-state tuition status at a community college for an active member of the armed forces of […]
§ 23-7.4-301. Financial Assistance – Dependents of Prisoners of War or Missing in Action – Deceased or Permanently Disabled National Guardsman
Provisions relating to tuition and other financial assistance for dependents of prisoners of war and military personnel missing in action are set forth in section 23-3.3-204. Provisions relating to tuition and other financial assistance for dependents of a deceased or permanently disabled National Guardsman are set forth in section 23-3.3-205. Source: L. 2018: Entire article […]