Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
Summary
Requires public colleges to give in-state tuition prices to veterans using certain GI Bill benefits for the Selected Reserves.
What problem does this solve?
Some veterans in the Selected Reserves were charged higher out-of-state tuition rates at public colleges, making their education more expensive. This law requires public schools to charge these veterans in-state tuition if they want to continue receiving VA education funds.
Who does this affect?
- Veterans in the Selected Reserves
- Public colleges and universities
What does this law do?
Extends in-state tuition requirement to Selected Reserves
Requires public colleges and universities to charge in-state tuition rates to veterans using the Montgomery GI Bill for the Selected Reserves.
VA disapproval of non-compliant schools
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove educational courses at public schools that fail to offer in-state tuition to eligible veterans.
What is the real world impact?
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Creates tuition fairness for reservists
Closes a loophole to ensure that members of the Selected Reserves receive the same educational benefits as other veterans. It makes college more affordable and accessible for those who serve in the reserves, honoring their service.
When does this start?
This law contains a specific deadline for schools to comply with the new tuition rules.