To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue summer programs of education solely through distance learning.
This bill modifies veterans' education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to include a monthly housing stipend for veterans taking summer online courses. Currently, veterans pursuing distance learning education receive limited housing assistance, but this legislation ensures that veterans in short-term online summer programs (less than 12 weeks) can receive a prorated monthly housing allowance based on their course load. The monthly stipend would equal the national average military housing allowance for a junior enlisted service member with dependents, adjusted proportionally based on how many course hours the veteran is taking relative to a full-time course load. The change applies to any summer education programs beginning on or after August 1, 2024, meaning veterans can benefit from this expanded access to housing support almost immediately. This primarily affects veterans using their GI Bill benefits to pursue flexible online education options, particularly those who cannot attend traditional in-person programs.
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