Virginia National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program; changes to eligibility criteria.

Increased the maximum yearly funding amount for recruiting National Guard members from $50,000 to $250,000.

Removed a sentence detailing how grant funds are disbursed to institutions, as this process is now covered by existing regulations.

Updated the document header to reflect that this is an 'Engrossed' version with House Amendments dated February 3, 2025, instead of a Senate Substitute from February 13, 2025.

Added a requirement that grant funds must be disbursed to the institution of higher education for credit against the recipient's student account upon acceptance.

Clarified that service in the inactive National Guard, active duty/reserve forces of the US, or the National Guard of other states does not count toward the two-year service obligation.

Updated the bill header to reflect it is an 'Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute' offered on February 13, 2025, rather than the original introduction date.

Recruitment funding cap reduced from $250,000 to $50,000 per fiscal year in subsection D

New provision added to subsection B stating that upon acceptance, grant funds shall be disbursed to the applicable institution of higher education for credit against the recipient's student account