Nonresident veterans; clarify eligibility criteria for purpose of receiving in-state tuition rates equivalent to residents.

HB 941 would have amended Mississippi law to clarify that nonresident veterans (defined under federal law) and individuals eligible for Title 38 education benefits can qualify for in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities, including those enrolled in professional schools or colleges. It removed a previous prohibition that excluded veterans in professional programs from this benefit. The bill aimed to align Mississippi’s policy with federal veteran education programs, ensuring eligible nonresident veterans pay the same tuition as residents when their institution participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. This change would directly affect nonresident veterans seeking higher education at Mississippi state institutions. The bill died in committee in February 2025.