H.R. 5474, The Student Veteran Financial Aid Fairness Act of 2008

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H.R. 5474 would prevent payments of educational assistance for veterans and members of the Selected Reserve from being offset in the calculation of financial aid under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Detailed Summary

Student Veteran Financial Aid Fairness Act of 2008 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit educational assistance provided under specified benefit programs for veterans and members of the Selected Reserve from being considered in analyses of their need for assistance under title IV (Student Assistance) of the Act.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/19/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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