Rep. Adam Miller introduces legislation to increase tuition assistance for military reservists in Ohio

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Adam Miller (D-Columbus) today introduced legislation that would authorize State of Ohio Tuition Assistance for all Armed Force Reservists, regardless of component or branch. 

“By expanding tuition support for Ohio’s reserve members, we can continue to recruit and retain these service members to serve and stay in Ohio,” said Rep. Miller. “This program works for our National Guard and provides opportunities to move up and excel in the military and in the private sector. Expanding to our reservists puts Ohio at a competitive advantage while assisting our service members.”

Currently, the State of Ohio Tuition Assistance program is only for Ohio National Guard members. Ohio has more than 10,000 members in reserve forces in addition to the approximately 16,000 members of the Ohio National Guard. The bill would simply expand the program to include Ohio Reservists and would put them at par with Ohio Guard members.

The Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program covers 100% of tuition for qualifying members, and applies to those seeking an associate or bachelor’s degree, a diploma-granting nursing program, as well as approved trade certification, credential-certifying, or licensing programs at participating public colleges and universities.

The bill now awaits referral to a House committee.