(a) If a soldier or airman is dismissed from any institution of higher education for academic or disciplinary reasons or drops a course after the add or drop date that exceeds the cumulative continuation of eligibility limits, the soldier or airman may be:

(b) In the event of a nonmedical discharge or a medical discharge that is not caused by an illness or injury related to the performance of duties for the Arkansas National Guard, the soldier or airman is eligible to receive the National Guard Tuition Waiver for the semester in which they are enrolled at the date of discharge.

(c) In the event of a medical discharge or medical retirement as a result of illness or injury incurred in the line of duty, as the result of a state or federal activation or a terrorist action as determined by the Governor, the soldier or airman is eligible to receive the National Guard Tuition Waiver for a period of time equal to the semester in which they were enrolled

(d) If a soldier or airman's service in the Arkansas National Guard is terminated or becomes unsatisfactory, the soldier or airman will be ineligible for the National Guard Tuition Waiver and subject to recoupment for the semester in which the soldier or airman became ineligible.