119th Congress
H.R. 1458

Changes education benefits and repayment rules for veterans

Updates Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits for veterans and service members, including faster repayments and new independent study rules.

  • Requires repayment within 60 days after a veteran uses up Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits, even without housing aid
  • Adds interaction rules for independent study certificate programs and allows for-profit colleges to offer them
  • Lets service members who finished at least half a course arrange with their school to finish it when called to duty
  • Extends a pension limit for veterans in Department of Veterans Affairs domiciliary care through March 31, 2033

Passed the House · Senate's turn

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