# Fla. Stat. § 295.02: 295.02 Use of funds; age, etc

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.02

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 295.02
- **Heading:** 295.02 Use of funds; age, etc
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XX / Chapter 295 / Section 295.02

## Text

(1) Sums appropriated and expended to carry out the provisions of s. 295.01(2) may be used to pay tuition and registration fees, board, and room rent and to buy books and supplies for the children of deceased or disabled veterans or servicemembers, as defined and limited in s. 295.01, s. 295.016, s. 295.017, s. 295.018, s. 295.0185, s. 295.019, or s. 295.0195, or of parents classified as prisoners of war or missing in action, as defined and limited in s. 295.015, who are between the ages of 16 and 22 years and who are in attendance at an eligible postsecondary education institution as defined in s. 295.04. Any child having entered upon a course of training or education under the provisions of this chapter, consisting of a course of not more than 4 years, and arriving at the age of 22 years before the completion of such course may continue the course and receive all benefits of the provisions of this chapter until the course is completed.

(2) Sums appropriated and expended to carry out the provisions of s. 295.01(3) may be used to pay tuition and registration fees, board, and room rent and to buy books and supplies for the spouses of deceased or disabled veterans or servicemembers, as defined and limited in s. 295.01, who are enrolled at an eligible postsecondary education institution as defined in s. 295.04.

(3) Notwithstanding the benefits-disbursement provision in s. 295.04, such funds shall be applicable for up to 110 percent of the number of required credit hours of an initial baccalaureate degree or certificate program for which the student is enrolled.

(4) The Department of Education shall administer this educational program subject to regulations of the department.

History: s. 2, ch. 20966, 1941; s. 1, ch. 63-124; s. 2, ch. 63-204; s. 17, ch. 69-180; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 70, ch. 72-221; s. 1, ch. 72-346; s. 1, ch. 74-211; s. 2, ch. 81-275; s. 139, ch. 83-217; s. 3, ch. 86-177; s. 3, ch. 91-166; s. 21, ch. 91-221; s. 248, ch. 95-148; s. 26, ch. 2004-357; s. 3, ch. 2005-127; s. 2, ch. 2006-244; s. 1, ch. 2010-155; s. 7, ch. 2023-279.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 295.01 295.01 Spouses and dependent children of deceased or disabled servicemembers; education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.01.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 295.02 295.02 Use of funds; age, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.02.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 295.03 295.03 Minimum requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.03.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 295.04 295.04 Appropriation; benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.04.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 295.05 295.05 Admission; enrollment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.05.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 295.07 295.07 Preference in appointment and retention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.07.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 295.08 295.08 Positions for which a numerically based selection process is used.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.08.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 295.09 295.09 Reinstatement or reemployment; promotion preference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.09.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 295.011 295.011 Disabled veterans; education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.011.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 295.11 295.11 Investigation; administrative hearing for not employing preferred applicant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.11.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 295.13 295.13 Disability of minority of veterans and spouse removed, benefits under Servicemen’s Readjustment Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.13.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 295.14 295.14 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.14.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 295.015 295.015 Children of prisoners of war and persons missing in action; education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.015.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 295.016 295.016 Children of servicemembers who died or became disabled in Operation Eagle Claw; education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXX_C295_S295.016.md)

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