This bill amends Section 262.9 of the Iowa Code to establish a new provision that mandates regents institutions to waive all tuition and mandatory fees for veterans who have a permanent service-connected disability rating of 100 percent, as certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. To qualify for this waiver, veterans must apply to and be admitted to the institution, and they must not be eligible for or have exhausted other federal or state financial assistance sources, such as the Pell grant program or education benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the waiver will be prorated each semester to account for any financial assistance the veteran receives from other sources, ensuring that the total amount of tuition and fees covered aligns with the veteran's financial situation. This legislation aims to provide significant financial support to veterans with severe disabilities, facilitating their access to higher education.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 262.9