Sec. 533. Enhancement of information provided to members of the Armed Forces and veterans regarding use of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance and Federal financial aid through Transition Assistance Program
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Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall enhance the higher education component of the Transition Assistance Program
(TAP)of the Department of Defense by providing additional information that is more complete and accurate than the information provided as of the day before the date of the enactment of this Act to individuals who apply for educational assistance under chapter 30 or 33 of title 38, United States Code, to pursue of a program of education at an institution of higher learning. The additional information required by paragraph
(1)shall include the following: Information provided by the Secretary of Education that addresses— to the extent practicable, differences between types of institutions of higher learning in such matters as tuition and fees, admission requirements, accreditation, transferability of credits, credit for qualifying military training, time required to complete a degree, and retention and job placement rates; and how Federal educational assistance provided under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.) should be used in conjunction with educational assistance provided under chapters 30 and 33 of title 38, United States Code, for pursuit of a program of education at an institution of higher learning before using private student loans whenever possible. Information from the Federal Trade Commission that addresses important questions that veterans should consider when choosing an institution of higher learning at which to pursue a program of education. Information about the Postsecondary Education Complaint System of the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Education, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Information about the GI Bill Comparison Tool of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Information about each of the Principles of Excellence established by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Secretary of Education pursuant to Executive Order 13607 of April 27, 2012 (77 Fed. Reg. 25861), including how to recognize whether an educational institution may be violating any of such principles. Such other information as the Secretary of Education considers appropriate. In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with individuals who are experts on the presentation of complex information in formats and manners that are engaging to members of the Armed Forces and veterans. In carrying out this subsection and presenting information to members of the Armed Forces or veterans, the Secretary of Defense shall avoid using abstract terms and shall focus on the practical effects of relevant factors relating to attending educational institutions. In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the higher education component of the Transition Assistance Program is available to members of the Armed Forces on an Internet website of the Department of Defense so that members have an option to complete such component electronically and remotely. Whenever a member of the Armed Forces requests a certificate from the Secretary of Defense to prove entitlement to educational assistance under section 2007 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary shall notify the member of the availability of the higher education component of the Transition Assistance Program online pursuant to subsection (b)(1). The Secretary of Defense shall carry out this subsection with such guidance as the Secretary considers appropriate. In this section: The term institution of higher learning has the meaning given such term in section 3452 of title 38, United States Code. The term type of institution of higher learning means the following types of institutions of higher learning: An educational institution described in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). An educational institution described in subsection
(b)of section 102 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 ). An educational institution described in subsection
(c)of such section.
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Sec. 533
Enhancement of information provided to members of the Armed Forces and veterans regarding use of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance and Federal financial aid through Transition Assistance Program
Fed. Reg.77 FR 25861
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