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Support for Veterans in Colleges: New Centers and Programs.

This act aims to improve support for veterans attending higher education institutions. It enables colleges to establish and develop dedicated Student Veteran Centers, offering assistance with adapting to student and civilian life, as well as academic and psychological support. This is intended to help veterans complete their studies and find employment.
Key points
Colleges can receive grants up to $500,000 over 4 years to establish and maintain Student Veteran Centers.
Centers will offer support for transitioning from military to student and civilian life, help with obtaining benefits, and psychological counseling.
Priority for grants goes to institutions with a significant veteran population, those offering programs for veterans' families, or employing veterans in the centers.
The act mandates the creation of a website detailing best practices for serving student veterans at higher education institutions.
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Additional Information
Veteran Education Empowerment Act
Print number: S 1881
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Process start date: 2021-05-27