SB542: In-state tuition; limitation on eligibility.

Chief Patron

Sen. Walter Stosch (R-12)

Walter Stosch (R-12)
Suite 110 Glen Allen, VA
Served: 1992–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

04/06/2006: signed by governor

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Summary

In-state tuition; limitation on eligibility.  Provides that students entitled to in-state tuition will be assessed a surcharge upon satisfactorily completing 125% of credit hours needed to obtain a degree in the student's chosen program. The surcharge will be an amount calculated to equal 100% of the average cost of the student's education at the relevant institution less tuition and mandatory educational and general fee charges assessed to a student meeting Virginia domiciliary status who has not exceeded 125 % of such credit hours. Certain courses and credit hours are excluded from the calculation of the 125% of the credit hours needed to satisfy the degree requirements for the "credit hour threshold," e.g., remedial courses and credits obtained through advanced placement or international baccalaureate programs or dual enrollment while in high school.  A waiver of the surcharge may be granted by the relevant institution, in accordance with the guidelines and criteria established by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).  Waiver criteria may include, but need not be limited to, illness or disability or active service in the armed forces of the United States. A second enactment clause requires SCHEV to revise its guidelines for determining in-state tuition charges, which are not subject to the Administrative Process Act, to include these requirements by July 1, 2006, including, but not limited to, notice to students who may be or may become subject to the surcharge and determinations of extenuating circumstances.   View Full Text »