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

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AFTER ACTION REPORTS

Elevating Veterans’ Voices | After Action Report | 2018 Roundup

https://twitter.com/GIBillRights/status/883125419859423232 https://twitter.com/GIBillRights/status/892853535485964288 https://twitter.com/GiBillRights/status/998645840058179585 https://twitter.com/gibillrights/status/1012354236523466754

Elevating Veterans’ Voices | After Action Report | Winter/Spring 2017-18

https://twitter.com/GiBillRights/status/982002309579329536 https://twitter.com/GiBillRights/status/963099657785282560 https://twitter.com/GiBillRights/status/998645840058179585 https://twitter.com/gibillrights/status/1012354236523466754

“Increasing College Success for Student Veterans and Today’s Students” | Student Veteran Panel Discussion

Elevating Veterans’ Voices | After Action Report | Summer and Fall 2017

https://twitter.com/GiBillRights/status/883125419859423232 https://twitter.com/GiBillRights/status/892853535485964288 https://twitter.com/GiBillRights/status/898216664407445505 https://twitter.com/GiBillRights/status/925095464386535424

VES PRESS RELEASES

Our latest Civic Engagement releases

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

Rep. Messer Press Release here Photos here Coverage by Fox59 TV Indianapolis: VA To Begin Notifying Thousands of Veterans Who Lost Benefits When ITT Tech Shut Down; Greenfield Daily Reporter: Law Restores Education [...]