Creating the armed forces reserve postsecondary education grant.

HB 2443 creates a state-funded grant program to help Washington state military reservists and their spouses or dependents pay for college. Eligible participants must be stationed in Washington, enrolled in an accredited Washington institution, and agree to serve one year in the reserves for each year they receive the grant. The grant covers tuition (up to University of Washington rates), books ($500), and fees, but cannot reduce other financial aid. If participants don’t fulfill their service obligation, they must repay the grant with interest, and the state can collect repayments through wage garnishment. The program is administered by the Office of Student Financial Assistance.