VEP Supports the 119th GI Bill Parity Act
The Veterans Education Project (VEP) proudly supports the GI Bill Parity Act (H.R. 1423), introduced by Representative Mike Levin (CA-49). VEP has championed this legislation since the 116th, urging our…
VEP Supports the Purple Heart Veterans Education Act
The Veterans Education Project proudly supports the Purple Heart Veterans Education Act of 2025 (H.R. 790), introduced by Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49) and Dr. Greg Murphy (NC-03). This bipartisan legislation…
VEP Letter Calls on Secretary McMahon to Protect Veterans’ Education Access
The Veterans Education Project (VEP) is steadfast in its mission to advocate for policies that empower veteran and military students. Today, we announced the submission of a formal letter to…
A House lawmaker has introduced a bill to "terminate" the U.S. Department of Education.
Coalition Letter to Secretary Cardona
We have joined a coalition of Veterans organizations to communicate our apprehensions directly to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona regarding the selection procedures for negotiated rule-making committees (Neg Reg) within…
Possible Cuts to Army Tuition and Credentialing Assistance
The U.S. Army has announced that they are considering potential cuts to its education benefits, particularly its Tuition Assistance and Credentialing Assistance programs. These benefits, which have been instrumental in…
Ensuring Diverse Representation for Student Veterans: A Plea to Secretary Cardona
We sent a letter to Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, expressing our concerns regarding the selection process for negotiated rule-making committees within the Department of Education. This process holds significant…
FAFSA Delays Harm Students and Institutions
Yet another delay in the botched roll-out of the new FAFSA is negatively impacting both students and the schools they wish to attend. Typically, the next academic year’s FAFSA opens…
85/15 and Approved Rule 56
The Veterans Education Project (VEP) has consistently advocated for policies that enhance educational opportunities for veterans. In this context, we wish to address recent developments concerning the Department of Veterans…
Support for the Workforce Pell Act
There are approximately 10 million unfilled jobs and more than six million unemployed individuals across the country. We support the bi-partisan Workforce Pell Act because it aligns education opportunities with…
Student Veterans Deserve for All Higher Ed Institutions to be Held to the Same High Standard
We amplify the voices of Student Veterans by championing nonpartisan research, engagement, and policy implementation, which support institutions that serve these deserving students with excellence. As veterans serving veterans, we…