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Housing Stipend for Veterans in Online Summer Programs

New rules will allow veterans pursuing online education in summer programs shorter than 12 weeks to receive a monthly housing stipend. The stipend amount will be based on the national average housing allowance for military members with dependents, proportional to their course load. These changes take effect from August 1, 2024, making education and financial support more accessible for veterans.
Key points
Veterans pursuing online education in summer programs (shorter than 12 weeks) will be eligible for a monthly housing stipend.
The stipend amount will be calculated based on the national average housing allowance for military members with dependents, proportional to course hours.
These changes will apply to education programs starting on or after August 1, 2024.
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Print number: 118_HR_5702
Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
Process start date: 2023-09-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5702.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans pursuing online education in summer programs (shorter than 12 weeks) will be eligible for a monthly housing stipend.
  • The stipend amount will be calculated based on the national average housing allowance for military members with dependents, proportional to course hours.
  • These changes will apply to education programs starting on or after August 1, 2024.
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 Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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