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GI Bill Deadlines Extended, Veteran Benefits Improved

This act extends deadlines for veterans' educational benefits due to school closures or other emergencies. It also modifies tuition rates for veterans' families and modernizes the educational assistance claims processing system. Additionally, it establishes a pilot program for veteran fellowships.
Key points
Veterans and their families get more time to use educational benefits if their studies are interrupted by school closures or other emergencies.
Public colleges must charge in-state tuition rates to veterans and their families to qualify for educational assistance programs.
The system for processing veterans' educational assistance claims will be modernized for faster and more efficient service.
A pilot program for short-term fellowships for veterans will be launched, offering stipends and potential long-term employment.
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Additional Information
GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
Print number: HR 2167
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Process start date: 2021-03-23