WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 5939, The Montgomery GI Bill Degree Extension Act of 2008

Comment by Joanne (October 10, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

When a veteran retires or separates from the military, years may be spent re-establishing themselves in a new career and to settle into a community. Most of us do not earn enough in retirement or with VA benefits to afford going to school. We still must figure out a way to balance work and school. Personally, I'm just over halfway to a degree and my benefits run out in nine months! It has taken me this long to establish myself and gain seniority to have days off that enable me to attend classes. This bill enables folks like me (I'm sure there are many) to reach that ultimate goal!...

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H.R. 5939 would amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the time limitation for the use of entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for certain persons actively pursuing a qualifying educational degree or certificate.

Detailed Summary

Montgomery GI Bill Degree Extension Act of 2008 - Extends the time limitation (generally ten years from the original eligibility date) for the use of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill all-volunteer force educational assistance program, in the case of an individual who has completed at least 50% of the credit or time requirements leading to a degree or certificate before the last day of the ten-year period, to the earlier of: (1) the date on which the individual completes such requirements; or (2) two years after the last day of the ten-year period.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/23/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/23/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Status as of May 23, 2008

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

5/23/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/1/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Status as of May 1, 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

5/1/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.