Montgomery GI Bill for the 21st Century Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 16, 2004)
Montgomery GI Bill for the 21st Century Act - Reduces, for purposes of certain student financial aid computations, the expected family contribution for individuals receiving educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) by an amount equal to the statutory reduction in basic pay or voluntary separation incentives for such individuals.
Authorizes enrollment in the MGIB basic educational assistance program by certain individuals who participated in or were eligible to participate in the post-Vietnam era veteran's educational assistance program.
Provides for commencement of the ten-year delimiting period for the receipt of certain training program benefits by veterans, survivors, and dependents upon commencement of such training.
Makes MGIB educational benefits available for payment of fees associated with national admissions exams and national exams for credit at institutions of higher education.
Increases the maximum loan guarantee amount for veterans seeking assistance under the Veterans Administration home loan guaranty program by indexing that amount to the Freddie Mac conforming loan limit, adjusted annually.
What just happenedJun 22, 2004
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-874.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 16, 2004
- Jun 22, 2004Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-874.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jun 16, 2004IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6904-6905)
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jun 16, 2004IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6902-6903)
- Jun 16, 2004IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate