ANNOUNCEMENT

New Active Duty Military Tuition Benefit and Change in Tuition Assistance Policy
Effective July 1, 2007 (for Fall semester), active duty military, activated guard or reservist members, or guard or reservist members mobilized or on temporary active orders for six months or more, who are stationed or assigned by their military service to a Virginia work location/military installation, and are residing in Virginia, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate.

To be eligible, the active duty military member must apply for the in-state tuition rate using the Active Duty Military Tuition Benefit Form. Verification of eligibility is through orders and proof of Virginia residence, which should be submitted with the application.

Tuition Assistance authorization forms will not qualify students for the in-state tuition rate. The documentation specified below must be submitted in order to qualify for in-state tuition rates.

Documentation required:

• A copy of the military orders which verify:
  • Active duty military status or activation of reservist/guard member, and
  • Work location/duty station within Virginia
• Documentation verifying Virginia residence (such as utility bill, valid lease, etc.
• Copy of military identification card issued by the U.S. military.

Please see Active Duty Military Students for complete information on this benefit.