1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the “GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act”.
GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make payments to individuals entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program who pursue a program of education solely through distance learning to be used to purchase computers.
2. Additional payment to distance learners under Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for purchase of computer
Section 3313 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
“(j) Additional amount for purchase of computers for distance learners
“(1) In general—The Secretary shall make a one-time payment to an individual pursuing a program of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis in an amount of $500 to be used for the purchase of a computer for use in pursuing such program of education.
“(2) Application—To be eligible for a payment under this subsection, an individual shall submit to the Secretary an application containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may require.”