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Veterans' Education & Employment: Extended Deadlines and New Programs

This act extends deadlines for veterans to use educational benefits if their studies were interrupted by emergencies like school closures. It also introduces fellowship programs to help veterans find employment and improves the system for processing educational assistance claims. This provides veterans with greater flexibility in their education and career planning.
Key points
Veterans get more time to use their GI Bill educational benefits if their studies were interrupted by school closures or other emergencies.
New short-term fellowship programs for veterans are introduced, lasting up to 20 weeks with a monthly stipend and potential for long-term employment.
The information technology system for processing educational assistance claims will be modernized to be faster and more efficient for veterans and educational institutions.
Individuals eligible for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program will no longer have age or time limits for using benefits starting August 2023.
Public higher education institutions that do not charge veterans in-state tuition rates may be disapproved for the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program.
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Print number: 117_S_1936
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1936.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans get more time to use their GI Bill educational benefits if their studies were interrupted by school closures or other emergencies.
  • New short-term fellowship programs for veterans are introduced, lasting up to 20 weeks with a monthly stipend and potential for long-term employment.
  • The information technology system for processing educational assistance claims will be modernized to be faster and more efficient for veterans and educational institutions.
  • Individuals eligible for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program will no longer have age or time limits for using benefits starting August 2023.
  • Public higher education institutions that do not charge veterans in-state tuition rates may be disapproved for the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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