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The Tuition Waivers Bill
Tuition waivers for veterans' families could expand in Tennessee
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to higher education.
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This bill would help families of veterans with disabilities pay for college by waiving tuition and fees at public schools.
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If this bill passes, more families of veterans could save money on college. It is important to support those who served our country and their families.
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The facts
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- The bill aims to help dependent children and spouses of veterans.
- It would waive all tuition and fees at public colleges.
- This benefit is already available for families of veterans who died or are missing.
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