Bill > S257

This bill, known as the GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013, mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) must disapprove educational programs at public colleges and universities if they do not charge veterans the same tuition and fees as they charge their own state residents, regardless of where the veteran lives. This ensures that veterans using educational assistance programs, like those funded by the GI Bill, receive the same in-state tuition rates as other residents, preventing them from being charged higher out-of-state tuition. The bill also includes provisions to protect veterans already enrolled in such programs before a specific date, allowing them to complete their studies under the old rules, with a potential waiver for institutions that might otherwise lose approval.