Posts Tagged VMSDEP
State watchdog offers Virginia legislators solutions for rising VMSDEP costs
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 7, 2024
The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, which makes college nearly free for injured vets and their family members, faced controversial cuts earlier this year.
But after public outcry, those cuts were reversed, and now legislators must figure out what to do to keep the program viable amidst rising costs. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Applicants for Virginia’s military survivors education benefits not expected to slow
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 9, 2024
The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, also known as VEMS-DEP, grants education benefits to the families of wounded vets.
Brad Kutner reports legislators got a more detailed look at the program’s growth and costs Monday ahead of a big report expected next month.
Third time’s the charm: Virginia legislators pass VMSDEP fix
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 18, 2024
After two failed attempts, the Virginia House and Senate passed a legislative fix to a veterans’ benefits bill in Richmond Thursday. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Virginia Senate returns today to take up VMSDEP bill from the House
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 1, 2024
Members of the Virginia Senate are expected back at the Capitol again today to reconsider a veterans benefit program. Michael Pope has this preview.
House of Delegates offers up clean repeal of VMSDEP changes
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 28, 2024
Virginia’s House of Delegates and state Senate are at odds about how to fund an education benefit for the families of veterans. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia House set to take up VMSDEP, but trouble could be on the horizon
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 27, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are returning to the Capitol Friday to consider a budget question about benefits to veterans and their families. Michael Pope has the latest.
Virginia Senate pitches VMSDEP fix, will reconvene ahead of House
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 13, 2024
The Virginia Senate will return to Richmond next Tuesday to address restrictions added to state military education benefits. The fix comes after veterans demanded changes, claiming new rules in the budget had ruined college plans for their children. Brad Kutner has more.
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