The eligible college or university may waive tuition only for courses applicable toward a certificate or degree in the program in which the applicant is enrolled. Tuition may be waived for not more than 9 semesters or the equivalent in terms. Tuition may be waived only to the extent that the tuition is not covered or paid by any scholarship, trust fund, statutory benefit, or other source of tuition coverage.

The Department of State Police shall determine if the applicant is eligible for a tuition waiver based upon the application and supporting documentation submitted by the applicant and the requirements of the Act. The Department shall annually reimburse the college or university for the total amount of the waived tuition.