Indiana Code 21-14-12.3-5. Eligibility requirements
(1) regardless of whether the spouse, dependent, or qualified veteran has resided in Indiana long enough after the qualified veteran’s discharge or separation from the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard to establish Indiana residency under the otherwise applicable policies of the state educational institution; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 21-14-12.3-5
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- dependent: means a biological child, adopted child, or stepchild of a qualified veteran. See Indiana Code 21-14-12.3-1
- qualified course: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 21-14-12.3-2
- qualified veteran: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 21-14-12.3-3
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- veteran: includes "Hoosier veteran" and applies to the construction of all Indiana statutes, unless the construction is expressly excluded by the terms of the statute, is plainly repugnant to the intent of the general assembly or of the context of the statute, or is inconsistent with federal law. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(b) A spouse or dependent of a qualified veteran and the qualified veteran must provide to the state educational institution, not later than twelve (12) months after the date the spouse or dependent enrolls in the state educational institution, the following:
(1) Proof that the spouse or dependent and the qualified veteran have registered to vote in Indiana.
(2) Proof of the following:
(A) The spouse or dependent has:
(i) obtained an Indiana driver’s license or a state identification card under IC 9-24; or
(ii) registered the spouse’s or dependent’s motor vehicle in Indiana.
(B) The qualified veteran has:
(i) obtained an Indiana driver’s license or a state identification card under IC 9-24; or
(ii) registered the qualified veteran’s motor vehicle in Indiana.
(3) Proof of the relationship between the spouse or dependent and the qualified veteran.
(4) Any other proof of residency as required by the commission.
If the spouse or dependent of the qualified veteran or the qualified veteran fails to comply with this subsection, the spouse or dependent of the qualified veteran is subject to the tuition policies determined by the state educational institution. The state educational institution may charge an amount that equals the difference between the nonresident tuition rate and the tuition charged for qualified courses in which the spouse or dependent of the qualified veteran enrolled during the first twelve (12) months of enrollment at the state educational institution.
As added by P.L.112-2019, SEC.18.