Civic Engagement

We help servicemembers and veterans engage with their Congressional representatives, federal agencies, and national media. By speaking up, you can convince policymakers to change laws.

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SPEAKING UP

Check out other student veterans speaking out in the examples below

Veterans Education Success and Omar Andrews, USMC, joined @collegeaccess at #NCAN2018 in Pittsburgh to share insight about how military-connected students can overcome obstacles to succeed in higher education. #VetsEdSuccess pic.twitter.com/mj5atFrs2Z
— Veterans Education Success (@GiBillRights) September 26, 2018

.@USArmy SGT Renee Seruntine speaks at @usedgov hearing in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/GqaRBAqmma
— Veterans Education Success (@GiBillRights) September 11, 2018

Jarrod Thoma, Colorado Army Veteran, came all the way to Washington, DC to testify at @usedgov and tell his senators about his terrible experience at a for-profit school. By speaking out, Jarrod hopes to make change that will protect others from the issues he unfairly faced. pic.twitter.com/gxbRE4a0ho
— Veterans Education Success (@GiBillRights) September 6, 2018

Veterans Education Success and student veterans from @SaddlebackColl joined @RepLouCorrea to discuss military higher education issues. #VetsEdSuccess pic.twitter.com/3AN8Bhx8ZF
— Veterans Education Success (@GiBillRights) August 29, 2018

.@RepMarkTakano: "What allows [us] to change the law is people like you speaking up. We really need everyone who has a story like [Travis'] to come forward." #VetsEdSuccess #ForeverGiBill pic.twitter.com/d7ST9Ck2q0
— Veterans Education Success (@GiBillRights) August 16, 2018

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Will Walker served as a @USMC infantryman with 2 combat tours in Afghanistan. After the Marines, he used his #GiBill to attend the now-defunct for-profit school, ITT Tech. Last week, Will joined VES in Nashville at the @nashfilmfest for @FailStateMovie and an audience Q&A. pic.twitter.com/znawT6WunT
— Veterans Education Success (@GiBillRights) May 21, 2018

U.S. Representative Luke Messer (R-IN) Meets with Indiana Student Veterans About Forever GI Bill; New Law Will Restore Benefits to Veterans Attending ITT Tech When School Closed

carrie2018-12-10T05:51:43+00:00November 13th, 2017|Civic Engagement, Press Releases|

Rep. Messer Discusses Impact of GI Bill Reform at Veterans Roundtable

carrie2018-10-09T01:32:09+00:00November 13th, 2017|Civic Engagement, Press Releases|

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) Meets with Oregon Student Veterans about Protecting the GI Bill and Student Veterans

carrie2018-12-10T05:36:22+00:00October 27th, 2017|Civic Engagement, Press Releases|

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) Meets with Connecticut Student Veterans about GI Bill Issues, the Forever GI Bill, and How to Protect Student Veterans

carrie2018-12-10T05:51:56+00:00October 13th, 2017|Civic Engagement, Press Releases|

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) Meets with Defrauded Louisiana Veterans, Hears How Some Colleges Target GI Bill with Consumer Fraud and Dishonorable Practices

carrie2018-12-10T05:52:14+00:00August 24th, 2017|Civic Engagement, Press Releases|

Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) Meets with Defrauded California ITT Tech Veteran at Veterans Town Hall, is Thanked for His Leadership Restoring GI Bill Benefits to ITT Tech and Corinthian Veterans

carrie2018-12-10T05:52:29+00:00August 22nd, 2017|Civic Engagement, Press Releases|

Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) Addresses Defrauded Student Veterans in Town Hall

carrie2018-10-09T13:16:44+00:00August 21st, 2017|Civic Engagement|

Rep. David Young (R-IA) Meets with Defrauded Iowa Veterans, Hears How Some Colleges Target GI Bill with Consumer Fraud and Dishonorable Practices

carrie2018-12-10T05:52:46+00:00August 17th, 2017|Civic Engagement, Press Releases|

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