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117th Congress · Senate

Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021

Subjects: Higher education · Military personnel and dependents · Student aid and college costs · Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation · Veterans' pensions and compensation · Armed Forces and National Security

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires VA to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning if such institutions charge.
  • House passed it on Nov 16, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning if such institutions charge a higher rate for tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.

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