Indiana § 21-14-11-1 - Lawful presence required for resident tuition rate; exception

§ 21-14-11-1. Lawful presence required for resident tuition rate; exception

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to an individual who was enrolled in a state educational institution on or before July 1, 2011.

(b) An individual who is not lawfully present in the United States is not eligible to pay the resident tuition rate that is determined by the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.209-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.180-2013, SEC.2.

IC 21-14-12Chapter 12. RepealedRepealed by P.L.205-2013, SEC.330; P.L.205-2013, SEC.360.

IC 21-14-12.2Chapter 12.2. Resident Tuition for Veterans

21-14-12.2-1"Qualified course" 21-14-12.2-2"Qualified veteran" 21-14-12.2-3Veteran resident tuition 21-14-12.2-4Veteran residency 21-14-12.2-5Enrollment date limitations 21-14-12.2-6Repealed

IC 21-14-12.2-1"Qualified course" Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "qualified course" means a course prescribed by a state educational institution to obtain an undergraduate degree or graduate degree.

As added by P.L.137-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.11-2015, SEC.7.

IC 21-14-12.2-2"Qualified veteran" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "qualified veteran" means an individual who:

(1) served in the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard; and

(2) received an honorable discharge.

As added by P.L.137-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.11-2015, SEC.8.

IC 21-14-12.2-3Veteran resident tuition Sec. 3. A qualified veteran who enrolls in a state educational institution not later than twelve (12) months after the date of the qualified veteran's discharge or separation from the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard is eligible to pay the resident tuition rate determined by the state educational institution for a qualified course taken by the qualified veteran while attending the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.137-2013, SEC.1.

IC 21-14-12.2-4Veteran residency Sec. 4. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a qualified veteran is eligible to pay a resident tuition rate for a qualified course:

(1) regardless of whether the qualified veteran has resided in Indiana long enough after receiving a discharge or separation from the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard to establish Indiana residency under the otherwise applicable policies of the state educational institution; and

(2) regardless of whether the qualified veteran has returned to Indiana for the primary purpose of attending the state educational institution.

(b) A qualified veteran must provide to the state educational institution, not later than twelve (12) months after the date the qualified veteran enrolls in the state educational institution:

(1) proof that the qualified veteran has registered to vote in Indiana;

(2) proof that the qualified veteran has:

(A) obtained an Indiana driver's license or a state identification card under IC 9-24; or

(B) registered the qualified veteran's motor vehicle in Indiana; or

(3) any other proof of residency as approved by the commission.

If a qualified veteran fails to comply with this subsection, the qualified veteran is subject to the tuition policies determined by the state educational institution. The state educational institution may charge the qualified veteran an amount that equals the difference between the nonresident tuition rate and the tuition charged to the qualified veteran for qualified courses in which the qualified veteran enrolled during the first twelve (12) months of enrollment at the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.137-2013, SEC.1.

IC 21-14-12.2-5Enrollment date limitations Sec. 5. A qualified veteran who enrolls in a state educational institution later than twelve (12) months after the date of the qualified veteran's discharge or separation from the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard is subject to the tuition policies determined by the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.137-2013, SEC.1.

IC 21-14-12.2-6RepealedAs added by P.L.137-2013, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.11-2015, SEC.9.

IC 21-14-12.3Chapter 12.3. Resident Tuition for Spouses and Dependents of Veterans

21-14-12.3-1"Dependent" 21-14-12.3-2"Qualified course" 21-14-12.3-3"Qualified veteran" 21-14-12.3-4Eligibility for resident tuition rate 21-14-12.3-5Eligibility requirements 21-14-12.3-6Enrollment deadline requirements

IC 21-14-12.3-1"Dependent" Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "dependent" means a biological child, adopted child, or stepchild of a qualified veteran.

As added by P.L.112-2019, SEC.18.

IC 21-14-12.3-2"Qualified course" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "qualified course" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-14-12.2-1.

As added by P.L.112-2019, SEC.18.

IC 21-14-12.3-3"Qualified veteran" Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "qualified veteran" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-14-12.2-2.

As added by P.L.112-2019, SEC.18.

IC 21-14-12.3-4Eligibility for resident tuition rate Sec. 4. A spouse or dependent of a qualified veteran who enrolls in a state educational institution not later than twelve (12) months after the date of the qualified veteran's discharge or separation from the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard is eligible to pay the resident tuition rate determined by the state educational institution for a qualified course taken by the spouse or dependent of the qualified veteran while attending the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.112-2019, SEC.18.

IC 21-14-12.3-5Eligibility requirements Sec. 5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a spouse or dependent of a qualified veteran is eligible to pay a resident tuition rate for a qualified course:

(1) regardless of whether the spouse, dependent, or qualified veteran has resided in Indiana long enough after the qualified veteran's discharge or separation from the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard to establish Indiana residency under the otherwise applicable policies of the state educational institution; and

(2) regardless of whether the spouse or dependent of the qualified veteran has returned to Indiana for the primary purpose of attending the state educational institution.

(b) A spouse or dependent of a qualified veteran and the qualified veteran must provide to the state educational institution, not later than twelve (12) months after the date the spouse or dependent enrolls in the state educational institution, the following:

(1) Proof that the spouse or dependent and the qualified veteran have registered to vote in Indiana.

(2) Proof of the following:

(A) The spouse or dependent has:

(i) obtained an Indiana driver's license or a state identification card under IC 9-24; or

(ii) registered the spouse's or dependent's motor vehicle in Indiana.

(B) The qualified veteran has:

(i) obtained an Indiana driver's license or a state identification card under IC 9-24; or

(ii) registered the qualified veteran's motor vehicle in Indiana.

(3) Proof of the relationship between the spouse or dependent and the qualified veteran.

(4) Any other proof of residency as required by the commission.

If the spouse or dependent of the qualified veteran or the qualified veteran fails to comply with this subsection, the spouse or dependent of the qualified veteran is subject to the tuition policies determined by the state educational institution. The state educational institution may charge an amount that equals the difference between the nonresident tuition rate and the tuition charged for qualified courses in which the spouse or dependent of the qualified veteran enrolled during the first twelve (12) months of enrollment at the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.112-2019, SEC.18.

IC 21-14-12.3-6Enrollment deadline requirements Sec. 6. A spouse or dependent of a qualified veteran who enrolls in a state educational institution later than twelve (12) months after the date of the qualified veteran's discharge or separation from the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard is subject to the tuition policies determined by the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.112-2019, SEC.18.

IC 21-14-13Chapter 13. Resident Tuition for Military Personnel Serving on the USS Indiana

21-14-13-1Application 21-14-13-2"Qualified course" 21-14-13-3"USS Indiana (SSN-789)" 21-14-13-4Resident tuition for persons who serve or served on the USS Indiana (SSN-789) 21-14-13-5Enrollment date limitations 21-14-13-6Subsequently becoming eligible for resident tuition not prevented