HB 94 -- War on Terror Veteran Survivor Grants

Sponsor:  Cunningham (145)

This bill establishes a grant program for survivors of veterans
who died in or as a result of the war on terror in Afghanistan
and Iraq.  Up to 25 grants may be given annually, with the option
to petition the General Assembly for more grants if the waiting
list exceeds 50.  The grants may be used for programs at public
postsecondary institutions that lead to a certificate, associate,
or first bachelor's degree.  The grants will pay for up to 100%
of the tuition, room and board, and cost of books, in combination
with other aid.  The Coordinating Board for Higher Education will
administer the program.  Survivors will be certified as eligible
by a state veterans service officer or a Veterans Administration
medical authority, depending on the circumstances of the
veteran's death.  The program will not confer benefits on those
25 years of age or older, except for spouses, who remain eligible
up to age 40.

The provisions of the bill will expire six years from the
effective date.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:18 pm