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SF 361

A bill for an act establishing the armed forces reserve component scholarship program within the college student aid commission.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Bousselot

SF 361 seeks to establish a scholarship program for U.S. Armed Forces reserve members, covering tuition and fees for eligible full-time students at colleges.

Subcommittee recommends indefinite postponement. [].
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Bill Summary · SF 361

Summary of SF 361: Armed Forces Reserve Component Scholarship Program

Bill Overview

Bill Number: SF 361
Title: A bill for an act establishing the armed forces reserve component scholarship program within the college student aid commission.
Introduced: February 18, 2025
Status: Subcommittee recommends indefinite postponement.
Classification: Bill
Subject Areas: College student aid commission, community colleges, degrees and diplomas, military service members, scholarships, students, tuition.

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SF 361 is to establish a scholarship program specifically for members of the reserve forces of the United States Armed Forces who are enrolled as full-time students in eligible educational institutions. The bill aims to provide financial assistance to these service members to help cover their tuition and mandatory fees, thereby supporting their educational pursuits while serving in the military.

Key Provisions

  1. Establishment of the Scholarship Program:

    • The Armed Forces Reserve Component Scholarship Program will be administered by the college student aid commission.
    • It is designed for qualified students who are active members of the reserve forces and enrolled full-time.

  2. Eligibility Criteria:

    • Students must be certified by the United States Army Reserve Command or another military reserve component command.
    • Scholarships are available for a maximum of eight semesters of study.

  3. Financial Assistance Amounts:

    • Community Colleges: Scholarships will cover the lesser of the student’s financial need or 100% of the resident tuition and mandatory fees.
    • Higher Education Institutions: For students enrolled in state board of regents institutions or accredited private institutions, scholarships will cover the lesser of the student’s financial need or 100% of the average resident tuition and mandatory fees for undergraduate study.

  4. Definition of Terms:

    • Financial Need: Defined as the difference between the student’s available financial resources and anticipated expenses while attending an eligible institution.
    • Full-Time Enrollment: Defined as enrollment in at least twelve semester hours or the equivalent.

Impact

The bill is intended to benefit:
- Members of the reserve forces of the U.S. Armed Forces who are pursuing higher education.
- Community colleges and institutions of higher learning that will receive scholarship funds on behalf of eligible students.

Legislative Actions and Timeline

  • February 18, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Veterans Affairs committee.
  • February 19, 2025: Subcommittee formed, consisting of members McClintock, Dawson, and Dotzler.
  • February 20, 2025: Subcommittee meeting scheduled for February 24, 2025.
  • February 24, 2025: Subcommittee recommends indefinite postponement of the bill.

Conclusion

While SF 361 aims to provide crucial financial support to military reserve members pursuing education, its current status indicates that further discussion or action may not occur in the immediate future, as it has been recommended for indefinite postponement by the subcommittee.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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