HR 7009
Yellow Ribbon for Overseas Education Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the Yellow Ribbon Program offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs to help student veterans attend accredited institutions of higher education both in the United States and abroad. Currently, the program had a specific reference to ‘established charges’ that could create confusion. This legislation removes that reference and instead focuses on covering the full cost of tuition and fees for eligible students. It aims to streamline the program and make it easier for international institutions to participate.
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Jennifer Wexton
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