Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed legislation sponsored by Woodbridge-area Delegate Rich Anderson to reduce college tuition for military students by utilizing their professional experiences.
According to a release, the legislation was signed in Richmond in an effort to reduce college tuition for students that are active duty military.
“HB 1721,which was sponsored by Virginia Delegate Richard Anderson, permits the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) to charge reduced tuition for active duty students who are pursuing an associate degree related to their military occupational specialty (MOS). The bill was requested by Northern Virginia Community College and is supported by the military services. There is particular interest in the areas of cybersecurity and information technology,” stated a release.
800,000 veterans live in Virginia, and this will allow them to “receive college credit for experience in their program of study,” stated a release. Anderson, the sponsor for the legislation, represents the 51st district, which is encompassed within Prince William County.
“The bill came as a result of NOVA’s involvement and partnership with Marine Corps University in Quantico to give college credit to soldiers, by recognizing the educational training and courses they have already received in Marine Corps education, and analyze how much credit they have already gained toward an associate degree in information technology and/or cybersecurity,” stated a release.
