Bill > HR8216

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out a five-year pilot program to provide on-campus benefits assistance and counseling to eligible students at tribal colleges and universities. Eligible students are those who are veterans, service members, or dependents of a veteran or service member, and are eligible for the VetSuccess on Campus program. The bill requires the VA to identify three regional Native VetSuccess service areas, assign VetSuccess on Campus counselors and Vet Center outreach coordinators to each service area, and provide eligible students with the full range of services available under the VetSuccess on Campus program. The bill also requires the VA to consult with tribes, tribal organizations, and veterans service organizations in developing and implementing the pilot program.