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For Immediate Release
7/9/10
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Pippy Bill Allowing Higher Ed Schools to Offer Lower Tuition to Military Personnel Becomes Law

Harrisburg –Legislation sponsored by Sen. John Pippy (R-37) that will allow colleges to offer lower, in-state tuition rates for on-line courses to military personnel has been signed into law.

Act 57 of 2010 permits a community college, state-related or state-owned institution of higher learning to charge resident tuition rates to active duty military personnel and dependents receiving courses or other services through the Internet or other electronic means.

Previous state law did not allow these institutions to offer the in-state tuition rate to servicemen and women unless they are state residents.

"Active duty military personnel and their families make multiple sacrifices to defend our country. This is a relatively modest but meaningful change in state law to show our appreciation and improve education opportunities for military families," said Pippy.

The Senator drafted the legislation with input from the State System of Higher Education, which is working to expand their course offerings to military personnel.

"Universities requested this change because it offers great benefits to both sides," said Pippy. "Schools get a new pool of committed students, and military families gain access to new education opportunities. I am very happy that we were able to enact this legislation."

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Cheryl Schriner
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