Rhode Island § 30-3-40.5 § 30-3-40.5. Tuition to children of National Guard members dying as a result of service.

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§ 30-3-40.5 — § 30-3-40.5. Tuition to children of National Guard members dying as a result of service.

Rhode Island § 30-3-40.5

Title 30Military Affairs and Defense

Ch. 30-3National Guard

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-3-40.5 (2026).

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§ 30-3-40.5. Tuition to children of National Guard members dying as a result of service.
If an active member of the Rhode Island national guard is killed or dies while in
            the performance of his or her duty as a member, there shall be paid out of the general
            fund of the state of Rhode Island the charges for the tuition of children of the deceased
            member and/or the spouse of the member killed in the line of duty. The benefits are
            extended to the children and/or spouse who are attending or may attend the University
            of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, or any other college or university operated
            by the state; provided, that the child has entered the i

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§ 30-3-40.5. Tuition to children of National Guard members dying as a result of service.

If an active member of the Rhode Island national guard is killed or dies while in the performance of his or her duty as a member, there shall be paid out of the general fund of the state of Rhode Island the charges for the tuition of children of the deceased member and/or the spouse of the member killed in the line of duty. The benefits are extended to the children and/or spouse who are attending or may attend the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, or any other college or university operated by the state; provided, that the child has entered the institution while between the ages of sixteen (16) and twenty-one (21); and provided, further, that the aid granted is available to the child and/or spouse for the period of time that may equal the normal time for completing the courses regularly offered by the institution, but in no case more than four (4) years.