Bill Text: IL SB1907 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities and community colleges in Illinois. With regard to in-state tuition charges, provides that, beginning with the 2019-2020 academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining approval for veterans' education benefits, if a person who is on active military duty or is receiving veterans' education benefits, then the board of trustees of each university or community college shall deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 16-3)

Status: (Passed) 2019-08-16 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0424 [SB1907 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SB1907-Enrolled.html

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AN ACT concerning education.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The University of Illinois Act is amended by
changing Section 7e-5 as follows:
(110 ILCS 305/7e-5)
Sec. 7e-5. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board of Trustees shall
deem an individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in

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the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board of Trustees shall deem that person and
any of his or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition
purposes. Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a
person is on active military duty and is stationed out of
State, but he or she was stationed in this State for at least 3
years immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then
the Board of Trustees shall deem that person and any of his or
her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long
as that person or his or her dependent (i) applies for
admission to the University within 18 months of the person on
active military duty being reassigned or (ii) remains
continuously enrolled at the University. Beginning with the
2013-2014 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits

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under the federal Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance
Act of 2008 or any subsequent variation of that Act, then the
Board of Trustees shall deem that person an Illinois resident
for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2015-2016 academic
year, if a person is utilizing benefits under the federal
All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program, then the
Board of Trustees shall deem that person an Illinois resident
for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020 academic
year, per the federal requirements for maintaining approval for
veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C. 3679(c), if a
person is on active military duty or is receiving veterans'
education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall deem that
person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for any
academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 10. The Southern Illinois University Management
Act is amended by changing Section 8d-5 as follows:
(110 ILCS 520/8d-5)
Sec. 8d-5. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:

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(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.

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Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)

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Section 15. The Chicago State University Law is amended by
changing Section 5-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 660/5-88)
Sec. 5-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to

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become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance

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Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 20. The Eastern Illinois University Law is amended
by changing Section 10-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 665/10-88)
Sec. 10-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.

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(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person

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or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 25. The Governors State University Law is amended
by changing Section 15-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 670/15-88)
Sec. 15-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the

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contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the

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University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall

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deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 30. The Illinois State University Law is amended by
changing Section 20-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 675/20-88)
Sec. 20-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.

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(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent

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variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2015-2016
academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits under the
federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program,
then the Board of Trustees shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 35. The Northeastern Illinois University Law is
amended by changing Section 25-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 680/25-88)
Sec. 25-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual

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establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in

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Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.

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(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 40. The Northern Illinois University Law is amended
by changing Section 30-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 685/30-88)
Sec. 30-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the

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individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the

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2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 45. The Western Illinois University Law is amended
by changing Section 35-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 690/35-88)
Sec. 35-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private

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high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the

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Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 50. The Public Community College Act is amended by
changing Sections 6-4 and 6-4a as follows:
(110 ILCS 805/6-4) (from Ch. 122, par. 106-4)

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Sec. 6-4. Variable rates and fees. Any community college
district, by resolution of the board, may establish variable
tuition rates and fees for students attending its college in an
amount not to exceed 1/3 of the per capita cost as defined in
Section 6-2, provided that voluntary contributions, as defined
in Section 65 of the Higher Education Student Assistance Act,
shall not be included in any calculation of community college
tuition and fee rates for the purpose of this Section.
Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if a person is
utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11 Veterans
Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent variation
of that Act, then the board shall deem that person an
in-district resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the board shall deem that person an in-district
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the board shall deem that
person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for any
academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
(110 ILCS 805/6-4a)

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Sec. 6-4a. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, a board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the community college not earlier than the 2003 fall
semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the community college with an
affidavit stating that the individual will file an
application to become a permanent resident of the United
States at the earliest opportunity the individual is
eligible to do so.

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(b) This Section applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after the effective date of this
amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly.
(c) Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if a person
is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11 Veterans
Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent variation
of that Act, then the board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes.
(d) Beginning with the 2015-2016 academic year, if a person
is utilizing benefits under the federal All-Volunteer Force
Educational Assistance Program, then the board shall deem that
person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes.
(e) Beginning with the 2019-2020 academic year, per the
federal requirements for maintaining approval for veterans'
education benefits under 38 U.S.C. 3679(c), if a person is on
active military duty or is receiving veterans' education
benefits, then the board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes for any academic quarter,
semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.