Tuition and fee exemptions for service-connected Disabled Veterans and their dependents

HB 2610 would require all West Virginia public colleges and universities to waive tuition and mandatory fees for military veterans with a service-connected disability rated at 50% or higher by the VA, as well as their spouses and dependents. Eligibility is based solely on the veteran meeting the 50% disability threshold per the VA's rating system. The waiver applies to both undergraduate and graduate programs at state institutions of higher education and community colleges. This policy change directly affects disabled veterans and their families seeking higher education within West Virginia, removing a financial barrier for those with service-related disabilities.