HB 185 -- Scholarships for Children of Veterans Killed in Combat

Sponsor:  Cooper (158)

This bill allows children of veterans killed in combat to receive
a scholarship for full tuition, an allowance of $2,000 per
semester for room and board, and reimbursement of up to $500 per
semester for the actual cost of books.

The Coordinating Board of Higher Education is required to award
up to 25 grants annually.  The survivor must be enrolled in a
public Missouri college or university in a program that will lead
to a certificate or an associate or baccalaureate degree.  Any
additional financial aid granted to a survivor must be reported
to the board, and all sources of financial aid will be
considered.  The survivor cannot receive more than 100% of the
cost of tuition and books.

A scholarship does not guarantee that the student will be
admitted to a state college or university.  Survivors may apply
for a scholarship until they are 25 years old.

The provisions of the bill will expire six years from the
effective date.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:18 pm