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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 20, 2015
Student Veterans Housing Support Act
This bill provides a full monthly housing stipend, eliminating the current 50% stipend, for a veteran pursuing a program of education on a more than half-time basis solely through distance learning.
An individual pursuing a degree program on a more than half-time basis shall receive a monthly housing stipend for the month immediately preceding the first month of the program, and in an amount equal to one for a month during which the individual pursues the program.
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Housing allowances paid to veterans and eligible persons enrolled in courses may continue during periods:
when the schools are temporarily closed;
between consecutive school terms where such veterans or persons transfer from one approved educational institution to another approved educational institution if the period between such consecutive terms does not exceed 30 days; or
between school terms if the period between them does not exceed 8 weeks, and both the preceding and following terms are not shorter than such period, or if the period falls between consecutive spring and fall semesters and the eligible veteran or person resides during such period within the educational institution's ZIP code area.
Benefits provided under this Act shall be in addition to any other veterans' educational benefits provided to an individual.
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Rep. Jolly, David W. [R-FL-13] · R–FL
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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