Va. Military Survivors & Dependents Ed. Program & related programs; modifications, surplus revenues.

This bill updates Virginia's state budget to fund higher education programs for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years, specifically allocating money for scholarships and tuition assistance grants. It designates specific funds to support private institutions, including a dedicated program for high school students to earn pilot licenses through the Virginia Space Grant Consortium and grants for students pursuing optometry degrees who agree to practice in the state after graduation. The legislation also sets specific payment limits for tuition assistance, prioritizes returning students, and requires participating colleges to meet accreditation standards while submitting financial reports to the State Council of Higher Education. Additionally, the bill removes previous modifications to certain waiver programs and reappropriates any unused funds from the tuition assistance program for the following year.