37-B §351. Maine National Guard Education Assistance Program
§351. Maine National Guard Education Assistance Program There is established the Maine National Guard Education Assistance Program, referred to in this subchapter as “the program.” [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).
37-B §383. Awards, medals and prizes
§383. Awards, medals and prizes The Governor may prescribe the award of medals, prizes, citations and other suitable means of public recognition for distinguished service, longevity, marksmanship, acts of valor, dependability, meritorious achievement and other qualities. The awards may be made to members of the state military forces or to individuals not members who have […]
37-B §352. Definitions
§352. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).] 1. Course. “Course” means a class taught over a semester, trimester, quarter or term. [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, […]
37-B §352-A. Participating institution registration
§352-A. Participating institution registration A member is entitled to a tuition benefit described in this subchapter at a private nonprofit postsecondary education institution in the State if that private nonprofit postsecondary education institution is registered with the Military Bureau as a participating institution in the manner prescribed by the bureau. The bureau may adopt rules […]
37-B §353. Tuition grant for member (REPEALED)
§353. Tuition grant for member (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 469, §5 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §5 (RP).
37-B §353-A. Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund
§353-A. Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund The Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund, referred to in this section as “the fund,” is established in the Military Bureau as a nonlapsing account in the General Fund to provide tuition benefits for eligible Maine National Guard members to state postsecondary education institutions. Deposits to the fund may come […]
37-B §353-B. Tuition benefit for member
§353-B. Tuition benefit for member A member who meets the prerequisites of section 354 is entitled to a 100% tuition benefit at a state postsecondary education institution, except that the tuition benefit at a state postsecondary education institution that is a private nonprofit postsecondary education institution may not exceed the in-state tuition at the University […]
37-B §353-C. Waiver required
§353-C. Waiver required If the cost of providing the tuition benefit under this subchapter exceeds the amount of money available in the Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund established in section 353-A, the tuition benefit must be provided in the form of a tuition waiver provided by the state postsecondary education institution. [PL 2015, c. […]
37-B §354. Minimum prerequisites
§354. Minimum prerequisites To qualify for the tuition benefit, the member must: [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).] 1. Basic training. Have successfully completed basic training or received a commission; [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).] 2. Participant. Be a satisfactory […]
37-B §355. Cessation of tuition benefit
§355. Cessation of tuition benefit The tuition benefit granted under this subchapter for a member ceases upon: [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).] 1. Credit hours. Accumulation of 130 credit hours or the equivalent of the tuition benefit as provided in this subchapter when the benefit is used […]