HR 5702
Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act, aims to increase financial support for veterans pursuing summer education programs entirely online through the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program. It modifies the program to provide a monthly housing stipend specifically for these online summer courses. The stipend is calculated based on the national average housing allowance for a service member with dependents and the number of course hours taken. The changes will take effect starting August 1, 2024.
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Melanie Ann Stansbury
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