Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Act; providing for review of certain fees; authorizing establishment of certain cap; modifying retention eligibility. Effective date. Emergency.
What changed between versions
Definitions for 'Oklahoma educational institution,' 'Eligible Guard member,' 'Graduate program,' 'Program,' and 'Undergraduate program' were reorganized and slightly reworded to clarify scope.
Funding assistance now explicitly includes program fees, academic service fees, and any other course fees, with a joint review process between the State Regents and Military Department.
Credit hour limits were adjusted: undergraduate assistance capped at 120 hours, graduate assistance capped at 40 hours for master's degrees, with priority given to fully funded undergraduate students.
New eligibility requirement added requiring applicants to possess a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) after their first semester.
Eligibility criteria were refined to include specific service commitment agreements and academic standing requirements for program participation.
