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Veteran Education Empowerment Act: Grants for Student Veteran Centers

This Act reauthorizes and improves a grant program enabling higher education institutions to establish and maintain dedicated Student Veteran Centers. These Centers will provide veterans returning to education with centralized support, benefits counseling, and assistance in transitioning from military to civilian life. The goal is to enhance academic success, reduce isolation, and ensure veterans and their families have access to critical resources, directly impacting their educational and career outcomes.
Key points
Reauthorization and improvement of the grant program (up to $500,000 over 4 years) for colleges to establish and operate Student Veteran Centers.
Centers must offer centralized services, including benefits counseling, assistance with academic and civilian transition, and mental health support (also for veterans' spouses and children).
Priority consideration for grants is given to institutions that hire veterans, offer separate orientations for student veterans, and partner with local veteran service organizations.
Institutions must present a sustainability plan demonstrating the Center will continue operating after the grant period ends.
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Print number: 118_S_498
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-02-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veteran Education Empowerment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_498.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reauthorization and improvement of the grant program (up to $500,000 over 4 years) for colleges to establish and operate Student Veteran Centers.
  • Centers must offer centralized services, including benefits counseling, assistance with academic and civilian transition, and mental health support (also for veterans' spouses and children).
  • Priority consideration for grants is given to institutions that hire veterans, offer separate orientations for student veterans, and partner with local veteran service organizations.
  • Institutions must present a sustainability plan demonstrating the Center will continue operating after the grant period ends.
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. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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