Section 354 - Minimum prerequisitesTo qualify for the tuition benefit, the member must: [2003, c. 488, §4(NEW); 2003, c. 488, §5(AFF).]
1.Basic training. Have successfully completed basic training or received a commission; [2003, c. 488, §4(NEW); 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; [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 [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; [2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8(NEW).]B. Employer tuition reimbursements or assistance; and [2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8(NEW).]C. Federal grants, such as a Federal Pell Grant. [2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8(NEW).] [2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8(NEW).]
Amended by 2016, c. 465,§ D-7 and § D-8, eff. 7/29/2016.2003, c. 488, § 4 (NEW) . 2003, c. 488, § 5 (AFF) .