House File 2491 amends Section 262.9 of the Iowa Code to establish a new provision that mandates institutions of higher education governed by the board to waive all tuition and mandatory fees for veterans who have a permanent service-connected disability rating of 100%, as certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This waiver is available to veterans who apply and are admitted to the institution, provided they are not eligible for or have exhausted other federal or state financial assistance sources, such as the Pell grant program and education benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the waiver must be prorated each semester to account for any federal or state financial assistance the veteran may receive, ensuring that the total amount of tuition and fees covered does not exceed the actual costs after other assistance is applied. This legislation aims to support veterans with significant disabilities by alleviating the financial burden of higher education.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 262.9
Enrolled: 262.9