26-181. Evaluation of application;
payment


A. Subsequent to submission of grade reports, the adjutant general shall evaluate
the applications for reimbursement and make payment to those applicants he determines to
be eligible.


B. Such reimbursement is subject to legislative appropriation and shall not exceed:


1. The maximum amount charged for in-state tuition and fees at a state university
during that academic year.


2. The amount expended by the national guardsman for in-state tuition and fees.


C. Such reimbursement payment shall be made within forty-five days from the date of
receipt of the applicant's grade reports for the semester for which reimbursement is to
be paid.


D. By September 15, the adjutant general shall annually issue a written report to
the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives and the governor
that contains the following information:


1. The total number of national guardsmen that received reimbursement payments
pursuant to this section during the preceding fiscal year.


2. The number of newly recruited national guardsmen that received reimbursement
payments pursuant to this section during the preceding fiscal year.


3. The total amount of monies expended by the national guard for reimbursement
payments pursuant to this section during the preceding fiscal year.