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Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315

Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D.
Veterans Health Care and Benefits
Improvement Act of 2020

Isakson and Roe Section 1018 Requirements:

Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, adds new requirements for educational institutions participating in the educational assistance programs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These new provisions became effective June 15, 2021 and apply to Institutions of Higher Learning and Non-College Degree institutions beginning August 1, 2021. Many of the requirements are consistent with the requirements of the Principles of Excellence, currently in Executive Order 13607; however, there are requirements in addition to those embodied in the Principles of Excellence which schools must also satisfy to maintain approval for GI Bill® participation.

Schools must provide financial information to students using benefits under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of title 38, U.S.C., or chapter 1606 of title 10, U.S.C. with a College Financing Plan (personalized shopping sheet) that contains:

Estimated total cost of the course that includes tuition, fees, books, supplies and any other additional costs:

Estimated cost of living expenses:

Yellow Ribbon Coverage Table

The Yellow Ribbon Program is also available to dependents receiving benefits under the John Fry Scholarship. 

Degree Level College or Professional School Maximum Number of Students Maximum GI Bill Contributions for 23-24 Yellow Ribbon Contributions for 23-24
Undergraduate All Unlimited $27,120.05 Unlimited
Graduate Neeley School of Business Unlimited $27,120.05 Unlimited
Graduate Harris School of Nurse Anesthesia 10 $27,120.05 $15,750 from TCU and $15,750 from VA
Graduate Graduate Studies 18 $27,120.05 $4,903 from TCU and $4,903 from VA
Graduate Brite Divinity School 10 $27,120.05 $4,500 from TCU and $4,500 from VA
Doctoral Burnett School of Medicine at TCU Unlimited $27,120.05 $10,000 from TCU and $10,000 from VA

GI Bill® Comparison Tool

Chapter 33—The benefit is paid to both the student and the institution. Chapter 33 Post 9/11 will cover your tuition and fees, based on your percentage set by the VA. Your tuition and fees payment are sent directly to the institution by the VA. Benefits only pay stipends for the months school attendance is reported. 
 
Chapter 30—The benefit is paid directly to the student. The student should plan ahead to make payment arrangements with Student Financial Services. Benefits only pay stipends for the months school attendance is reported.

Chapter 31—The benefit is paid to both the student and the institution. Chapter 31 Veterans Readiness and Employment (VRE) program will cover tuition and fees. Tuition and fees payments are sent directly to the institution by the VA and the monthly housing allowance payments are sent to the student by the VA. Chapter 31 Veterans Readiness and Employment (VRE) program covers all other tuition and fees including course material fees, bookstore fees, and parking permits.

Chapter 35—The benefit is paid directly to the student. The student should plan ahead to make payment arrangements with Student  
Financial Services. Benefits only pay stipends for the months school attendance is reported.
  
Chapter 1606—The benefit is paid directly to the student. The student should plan ahead to make payment arrangements with Student Financial Services. Benefits only pay stipends for months school attendance is reported. 

Please be aware that the Financial Aid Office will coordinate your Chapter 33 benefits with any other financial aid offered to ensure there are no conflicts with aid specifically designated to cover tuition and fees. By law, the VA is the last payor of tuition and fees under Chapter 33. This means if additional funding sources exist, tuition and fees will be paid utilizing those funds first. If any costs remain, the VA pays last.

Other types of Federal financial aid, not administered by VA that is offered by the institution, that the individual may be qualified to receive

Estimated amount of student loan debt the individual would have upon graduation

Information regarding graduation rates

Information regarding job-placement rates for graduates

Information regarding the acceptance of transfer credits including military credits

Any additional requirements including training, experience, or examinations that are required to obtain a license, certification or approval for which the course of education prepares the individual

Additional campus resources and contacts for military-connected students