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Education Department Hearing: Testimony of Melissa Bryant, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
On behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and our over 400,000 members, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to speak today at this hearing on educational regulatory reform. My [...]
Education Department Hearing: Video of Bethany Keirans, Vietnam Veterans of America
On behalf of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and its more than 80,000 members, I appreciate the opportunity to present this testimony regarding rules pertaining to Gainful Employability, Borrower’s Defense.
Education Department Hearing: Testimony of Bethany Keirans, Vietnam Veterans of America
On behalf of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and its more than 80,000 members, I appreciate the opportunity to present this testimony regarding rules pertaining to Gainful Employability, Borrower’s Defense.
Education Department Hearing: Video of Will Hubbard, Student Veterans of America
On behalf of Student Veterans of America, a higher education non-profit representing over 1.1 million veterans in post-secondary education, I stand before you strongly urging this body to stand with students. The intent of Executive [...]
Education Department Hearing: Testimony of Will Hubbard, Student Veterans of America
On behalf of Student Veterans of America, a higher education non-profit representing over 1.1 million veterans in post-secondary education, I stand before you strongly urging this body to stand with students. The intent of Executive [...]
The Daily Free Press: For-profit Universities: Fake, Fraudulent and Supported by the Federal Government
For-profit universities have been scamming and swindling unsuspecting students for as long as they’ve existed. Many of these schools are unaccredited — providing students with credits that can’t be transferred and degrees that can’t be [...]
The Chronicle: To Lighten the Regulatory Load, Focus on For-Profits
Dear Secretary DeVos: From the testimony and interviews you have given, I gather that you believe strongly in providing taxpayer funds to colleges owned by for-profit companies. You believe that, relieved of the requirements and [...]
Inside Higher Ed: Return of the College Scorecard: Education Department Updates Higher Ed Consumer Tool, Adds New Comparison Feature
An Obama administration initiative that provided consumer information on colleges and universities has survived for another year and into the Trump administration. The Department of Education published updated information on the College Scorecard Thursday, including a new [...]
Loyola Phoenix: Unregulated Universities Make Profit off Their Students
We’ve all seen the commercials before — the ones with successful members of the workforce raving about their experience at their respective for-profit institutions: Kaplan University, DeVry University, Everest University, ITT Technical Institute and a [...]
Inside Higher Ed: Wis. Governor Kills For-Profit Oversight Agency
After years of attempts, Scott Walker, Wisconsin's Republican governor, has successfully eliminated the state's Education Approval Board as an independent agency tasked with overseeing for-profit colleges. Walker's partial veto last week of a budget bill accelerated the timetable [...]
The Denver Post: DeVos Should Keep Rules Targeting For-Profit Colleges
For-profit colleges have their place in higher education, but too many operators have proved to be incredibly bad actors over the years, making reasonable rules meant to protect students the smart play.
National Guard Association Implementing New Changes
National Guard Association of the United States Resolutions to close the 90/10 loophole, require schools to disclose credit transfer and other policies, and reinstate GI Bill for veterans at closed schools https://vetsedsuccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NGAUS-Resolutions-2017.pdf
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Veterans Education Success works to improve post-secondary quality and student outcomes to ensure military-connected students enjoy a solid education leading to a successful civilian career. You will find research reports and coalition letters related to college quality and student outcomes.
Veterans Education Success seeks to ensure students have adequate protections and rights and also believes bad actor colleges should be held accountable if they’ve trampled on students’ rights. You will find research reports and coalition letters related to student protections and college accountability.
Vterans Education Success works to protect the GI Bill and other federal education benefits.