Fiscal Note - State of Utah - 2011 General Session

HB0335 - Military Survivors - Tuition Waiver Amendments

State Government (UCA 36-12-13(2)(b)):
Enactment of this legislation will result in the loss of some nonresident tuition revenue for the institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education. The median difference between resident and nonresident tuition is $8,200 per year. While the number of qualifying students is expected to be minimal, the tuition loss will be approximately $8,200 for each of qualifying student who takes advantage of this program.

Local Governments (UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)):
Enactment of this bill likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.

Direct Expenditures by Utah Residents and Businesses (UCA 36-12-13(2)(d)):
Students who qualify for this waiver will save approximately $8,200 per year while enrolled in an institution of higher education.

2/16/2011, 2:16:54 PM, Lead Analyst: Pratt, S./Attny: AOSOffice of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst