It's called Academic Common Market, and it only offers in-state rates to out of state students. (There's no direct scholarship or money, although sometimes unrelated scholarships are also awarded.) It's not really subsidized any more than regular in-state tuition, since it's a reciprocal program between states.

Unsure why you would hope something ended poorly for someone else.

Because he faffed around France for multiple years while choosing not to pursue the major expected by the program that helped fund his attendence in the first place?

I've got no sympathy for someone who deliberately makes unethical choices.

Surveys have revealed that 30% of student loan borrowers use some portion of their loans to travel for spring break partying.