To qualify for the tuition benefit, the member must:

1. 1. Basic training Have successfully completed basic training or received a commission;

   [PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF).]

2. 2. Participant Be a satisfactory participant in the Maine National Guard who has not previously earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent and be a member in good standing of the Maine National Guard at the beginning of and throughout the entire semester for which the member receives benefits;

   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §7 (AMD).]

3. 3. Contractual commitment Enter into a written contractual commitment with the Maine National Guard to serve in the Maine National Guard for at least one year beyond the end of the term for which a tuition benefit is granted; and

   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §7 (AMD).]

4. 4. Pursued all other benefits available Have applied for all available tuition benefits not related to housing costs or non-tuition expenses, including but not limited to:

   1. A. Federally funded military tuition assistance;

      [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]

   2. B. Employer tuition reimbursements or assistance; and

      [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]

   3. C. Federal grants, such as a Federal Pell Grant.

      [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]

   [PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §8 (NEW).]

PL 2003, c. 488, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 488, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 465, Pt. D, §§7, 8 (AMD).