Research by Urban Institute on the Impact of Student Veterans’ Benefits
Veterans who choose to earn a degree online are penalized and receive only half the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) compared to those who take at least some of their classes…
Veteran Students Deserve a Strong VBA
We brought together a coalition of veteran service organizations to commend Senator Grassley (R-IA) for his commitment to veterans. He continues to pursue justice for veterans by calling for accountability…
Urban Institute Study: Housing Allowance Parity for Online Student Veterans
Veterans enrolled in distance education, who equally earned their benefits serving our nation, do not receive equal treatment compared to those taking at least some coursework in-person. What likely began…
The VA Proposes New Changes To The 85/15 Rule
Our nation’s Veterans have fought for their right to attend the educational institution of their choice, without their academic aspirations hamstrung by red tape. We must honor their courage and…
Reputation Of VSO Community At Stake
In light of recent events, we at the Veterans Education Project have become increasingly concerned about anything that threatens the credibility of the VSO community. This is a relatively small…
University Shoutout: Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU)
At Veterans Education Project, we remain committed to highlighting those schools and institutions we view as best working towards the elevation and success of America’s Veterans, whether it is through…
Senate Bipartisanship on PACT Act
We have spent the past year building support for legislation to address the injustice of Veterans and their family members who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune. The…
Veterans Lose Out On GI Bill Payments, OIG Reports
Moving from military life to that of a civilian can be a tough journey. There are many Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and Veteran programs to help navigate the transition process.…
The Winding Road to Equality for LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans
LGBTQ+ Servicemembers have long battled discrimination from our nation’s military—from more than a century of codified laws barring them from service to outright violence and discrimination from others within and…
Veteran Organizations Call For Choice, Fairness and Transparency In Education Rule-making
During the recent U.S. Department of Education rulemaking hearings to consider proposed rules impacting higher education, veterans organizations, including VEP, called for committee members to consider the interests of veterans…