Tag: Student Veterans of America

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Groups Unite on HEA Priorities for Military-Connected Students

Strengthening the GI Bill, institutional accountability and protecting military-connected families from unethical and illegal practices were among the top concerns that various veteran and military-service groups want to see addressed in a reauthorized Higher Education Act.

March 21, 2019

Students

Temple University Takes Comprehensive Approach to Serving Military-Connected Students

Temple University’s Military and Veteran Services Center was developed to not only be a safe space for the university’s military-connected students, but also a resource that positively impacts their entire higher education experience.

June 4, 2018

Military

WW II Veteran to Graduate 68 Years After Leaving College

TOLEDO, Ohio — Like so many American soldiers returning home from World War II, Bob Barger started working a new job and going to college. Once he settled into his career and raising a family, finishing school was no longer a priority. Now, 68 years since he last sat in a classroom, Barger is set […]

April 30, 2018

Students

VA Abruptly Drops Plan to Suspend Ethics Law

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs abruptly dropped plans Wednesday to suspend an ethics law barring employees from receiving benefits from for-profit colleges. The move comes after criticism from government watchdogs who warned of financial entanglements with private companies vying for millions in GI Bill tuition. In a statement to The Associated Press, the […]

October 11, 2017

Students

Veterans Groups’ Objective: Defend Educational Protections

After hearing that the Trump Administration is taking action to decrease students’ financial rights, 33 veterans and military service organizations have been voicing their concerns of how badly these actions will harm veterans and their families.

July 18, 2017