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Legislature passes ROTC tuition rebate
By: Lawford Brossman
Issue date: 5/30/07 Section: News
A bill that would give Texas A&M Reserve Officer Training Corps students a $1,000 rebate for graduating without extra hours is on its way to approval.
"An extra $1,000 would go a long way to help the Corps of Cadets and Texas A&M University," said Todd Christensen, a sergeant in the Corps.
The initiative, started by A&M's Student Government Association, became known as House Bill 86, which was passed by the Texas House and Senate. The bill is waiting for final approval by Gov. Rick Perry before it can go into effect.
"Cadets have various expenses necessary to remain a part of the Corps, such as getting a haircut every week," the junior architecture major said. "That $1,000 would help to recoup from miscellaneous expenses."
ROTC members will be able to claim the $1,000 tuition rebate as long as students receive their degrees on time and do not take more than three credit hours beyond the requirements of their degree plan.
On May 17, House Bill 86 was sent to Gov. Rick Perry for final approval.
If Gov. Perry signs the bill it becomes law immediately. If the governor does not sign the bill, then the bill will still become law on Sept.1. If the bill is passed, ROTC student participants will be able to file for the $1,000 rebate for the 2007 tax season. Gov. Perry still possesses the option to veto the bill.
"An extra $1,000 would go a long way to help the Corps of Cadets and Texas A&M University," said Todd Christensen, a sergeant in the Corps.
The initiative, started by A&M's Student Government Association, became known as House Bill 86, which was passed by the Texas House and Senate. The bill is waiting for final approval by Gov. Rick Perry before it can go into effect.
"Cadets have various expenses necessary to remain a part of the Corps, such as getting a haircut every week," the junior architecture major said. "That $1,000 would help to recoup from miscellaneous expenses."
ROTC members will be able to claim the $1,000 tuition rebate as long as students receive their degrees on time and do not take more than three credit hours beyond the requirements of their degree plan.
On May 17, House Bill 86 was sent to Gov. Rick Perry for final approval.
If Gov. Perry signs the bill it becomes law immediately. If the governor does not sign the bill, then the bill will still become law on Sept.1. If the bill is passed, ROTC student participants will be able to file for the $1,000 rebate for the 2007 tax season. Gov. Perry still possesses the option to veto the bill.
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