Thursday, May 30, 2024

Controversial changes to military veterans education program spurred by 445% increase in the program’s cost

Article Title: Controversial changes to military veterans education program spurred by 445% increase in the program’s cost

Article Excerpt: "...The program in question is called the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program. Previously, kids of qualified disabled veterans were able to get their tuition waived for up to eight semesters at a public college or university in Virginia. However, changes to the program will require students enrolled after May 15 to apply for financial aid and potentially pay out of pocket before accessing the waiver. Plus, the program will be limited to those seeking their first undergraduate degree. ..."

Reference Source: www.wric.com