Check out TAPS for Tuition the rules have changed as of this year. There is a $25 voucher to be used for tuition for those who sound TAPS at a military funeral on a trumpet, bugle, or cornet. Its not a ton of money but every dollar earned can help a broke student out...and what cause could be more worth it. GOVERNMENT CODE TITLE 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH SUBTITLE C. STATE MILITARY FORCES AND VETERANS CHAPTER 434. VETERAN ASSISTANCE AGENCIES SUBCHAPTER A. TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION Sec. 434.0072. TAPS TUITION VOUCHER PROGRAM. (a) In this section, institution of higher education and private or independent institution of higher education have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code. (b) The commission shall establish a program to issue vouchers to be exchanged for an exemption from the payment of tuition and required fees at an institution of higher education as provided by Section 54.215, Education Code, to students in grades 6 through 12 or at postsecondary educational institutions who sound Taps on a bugle, trumpet, or cornet during military honors funerals held in this state for deceased veterans. A voucher must be issued in the amount of $25 for each time a student sounds Taps as described by this subsection. (c) The commission by rule shall design a form for the vouchers and distribute the form, with an explanation of the forms use, to each funeral director in this state for issuance to a person who is eligible to receive a voucher under this section. The commission may not charge a fee for distribution of the form. (d) The commission shall encourage a private or independent institution of higher education to grant a tuition and fee exemption in exchange for a voucher. (e) A voucher issued under this section may be used by the student at any time and is not transferable. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 660, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007. Certification Form at the following link tvc.texas.gov/documents/TAPS_Certification_Form.pdf
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