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H.R. 3753House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis.

Sponsored by Juan CiscomaniRep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)
Introduced June 5, 2025

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The Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act raises the monthly housing stipend under the Post‑9/11 GI Bill for veterans who are enrolled more than half‑time in fully online education programs. By deleting the “50 percent of” limitation, the bill increases the amount veterans can receive, helping them cover housing costs while studying remotely. The change becomes effective for terms starting on or after August 1, 2025.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the Post‑9/11 Educational Assistance Program to remove the phrase “50 percent of” from the housing stipend calculation, effectively raising the monthly housing allowance for eligible veterans.
  • Applies the higher stipend only to veterans who are enrolled more than half‑time in programs that are delivered entirely through distance (online) learning.
  • The new, higher stipend takes effect for any quarter, semester, or term that begins on or after August 1, 2025.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

June 17, 2025

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Introduced in House

June 5, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Veterans' Affairs Committee

June 5, 2025

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

June 17, 2025

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I

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3753

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 5, 2025

Mr. Ciscomani (for himself, Mr. Stanton, Mr. Van Orden, and Mr. Lawler) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

A BILL

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act.

2.

Increase of monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis

(a)

In general

Section 3313(c)(1)(B)(iii) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 50 percent of.

(b)

Effective date

The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to a quarter, semester, or term beginning on or after August 1, 2025.