It’s nice to get good news like this from a blue state once in a while.

If there’s anyone who deserves a break on college tuition, it’s the men and women who have volunteered to defend America.

Letty Burgin of Campus Reform reported.

Vermont offers in-state tuition to vets

Veterans from around the country will now be able to receive in-state tuition at colleges and universities across the state of Vermont.

The new policy took effect July 1st and will allow Veterans and active service members who are eligible for G.I. Bill benefits to receive in-state tuition without having to wait until they have lived in the state for a full twelve months.

“We are indebted to our nation’s veterans and are pleased to offer in-state tuition rates to all who come to the Vermont State Colleges to further their education,” said Jeb Spaulding, the chancellor of the Vermont colleges.

Accord to Spaulding there is a massive difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition rates. Students who receive “Vermont Resident” status at the University of Vermont pay over twenty-two thousand dollars less than students who come from out of state.

“I am proud that Vermont’s public institutions of higher education are stepping forward to offer this important tuition benefit for veterans and military-connected students,” said Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin (D). “This benefit will open the door to a college degree or a certificate for these students who deserve all of our thanks and support.”