H0908 Restores Tuition Assistance Fund for National Guard

SUPPORT - This enhancement budget bill restores a portion of funding for the State Education Assistance Program, which provides tuition support to members of the Idaho National Guard.

The program has been described as a “life-changing benefit” that helps the Idaho National Guard recruit and retain soldiers and airmen, according to Timothy Donnellan, adjutant general and commander. Eligible Guard members may receive up to $8,000 per fiscal year for tuition and fees at Idaho colleges and universities. This bill restores $190,800 to the program.

We strongly support this investment. It is a modest cost in return for the service and sacrifice of Idaho National Guard members, while also expanding access to higher education.

This legislation was signed into law on March 26, 2026