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Student‑veterans, VSO leaders press Congress for Guard/Reserve GI Bill parity and education benefit updates
Summary
Student Veterans of America and other witnesses asked Congress to pass the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act and to update education benefits (MHA, book stipends, work‑study) to reflect current costs and online learning realities.
Student Veterans of America and allied witnesses urged the House and Senate committees to modernize GI Bill rules and student supports, and to pass legislation that restores parity for National Guard and Reserve service and updates benefit mechanics for online learners and book stipends.
Jared Lyon, CEO of Student Veterans of America, said the GI Bill should be "the front door to the VA" for recently separated service members and urged Congress to require a…
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