§354. Minimum prerequisites
To qualify for the tuition benefit, the member must:
[PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
1.
Basic training.
Have successfully completed basic training or received a commission;
[PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]
2.
Participant.
Be a satisfactory participant in the Maine National Guard who has not previously earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent and be a member in good standing of the Maine National Guard at the beginning of and throughout the entire semester for which the member receives benefits;
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §7 (AMD).]
3.
Contractual commitment.
Enter into a written contractual commitment with the Maine National Guard to serve in the Maine National Guard for at least one year beyond the end of the term for which a tuition benefit is granted; and
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §7 (AMD).]
4.
Pursued all other benefits available.
Have applied for all available tuition benefits not related to housing costs or non-tuition expenses, including but not limited to:
A.
Federally funded military tuition assistance;
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]
B.
Employer tuition reimbursements or assistance; and
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]
C.
Federal grants, such as a Federal Pell Grant.
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §§7, 8 (AMD).