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Congress·Enacted·H.R. 983

Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025

In-state tuition for Selected Reserve GI Bill students at public colleges

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No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Public colleges must charge in-state tuition to Selected Reserve members who use the Montgomery GI Bill, even if they recently moved.
  • If a public college refuses, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not approve its courses for these education benefits, pressuring the school to comply.
  • The change applies to school terms that start on or after August 1, 2026, giving colleges time to update their rules.
  • Students who stay enrolled without a long break can keep the in-state rate, even if they move or their residency changes.
  • This could save Guard and Reserve students thousands of dollars a year and make it easier to keep school plans on track.
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Milestones

9 milestones17 actions
Dec 12, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-55.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Dec 12, 2025

Signed by President.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Dec 3, 2025House

Presented to President.

Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.

Nov 20, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Nov 20, 2025Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8400)

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 983
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-55.

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