In-State Tuition for Military Veterans Clears First Legislative Hurdle

State Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, is celebrating success today with the passage of his proposal to expand access to higher education for honorably discharged veterans and their families was unanimously approved by a House Committee.

“Granting in-state tuition to the men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces is one small way to show our gratitude for their service and sacrifice,” McNulty said. “I am pleased that my colleagues saw the wisdom of providing this assistance to deserving Americans.”

House Bill 1039 would allow colleges to grant honorably discharged veterans and their families eligibility for in-state tuition at state universities when they make their home in Colorado.

“Extending this opportunity will benefit our veterans and their families by helping them begin their new lives in Colorado and will no doubt ease their transition to the private sector,” McNulty said. “I’m convinced that Colorado will benefit greatly by inviting our veterans here and they will make our state an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.”

HB 1039 today was unanimously approved by the HouseState, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee and will now go to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration.