Derrick Van Orden: “Specifically, my legislation requires educational…”

“This bill addresses critical barriers veterans currently face with accessing educational benefits they've earned through their dedicated service to our nation. It helps ensure a smoother, more effective transition back into the civilian life. Specifically, my legislation requires educational institutions to clearly provide estimated tuition costs to potential GI Bill students. If an institution cannot accurately estimate the tuition, they must explain exactly why. And this transparency ensures veterans aren't misled by inaccurate information, preventing unnecessary debt that they would accrue.” (00:22–00:31)

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