Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, added requirements for educational institutions participating in the educational assistance programs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
These 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.
Under the provisions of Isakson & Roe Section 1018, institutions will provide financial information to students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education 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).
This financial information will contain estimated total cost of the course that includes tuition, fees, books, supplies, and any other additional costs
The portion of costs covered by VA education benefits (Chapter 30, 31, 33, 35 and 1606) is dependent on the eligibility of the student as determined by the VA. For all questions about eligibility for VA education benefits, refer to the VA. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Cost of attendance (COA) estimates vary based on factors like program and college of enrollment and level of enrollment. The COA includes direct costs, that is cost billed by UofL, and indirect costs, things like transportation and personal expenses.
The following links are provided as resources to enable students to determine estimated cost of attendance.
- On campus
- On campus, out of state
- Commuting students
- Hourly rates
- Estimated Cost of Attendance
- Cost Calculator
University Resources
- Acceptance of Transfer Credits, including Military Credits
- Career Outcomes
- Center for Military-Connected Students
- Cost Calculator
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Housing Rates
- Meal Plans
- State Licensure Confirmation Any additional requirements including training, experience, or examinations required to obtain a license, certification, or approval for which the course of education is designed to provide preparation
- Student Financial Aid Office Students who apply for and receive a financial aid offer can also view the type and amount of Federal financial aid on their College Financing Plan available in the SIS.
External Resources
- GI Bill® Comparison Tool
- Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Tuition Waiver
- College Financial Plan A model financial aid offer designed to simplify information that prospective students receive about costs and financial aid so they can easily compare institutions and make informed decisions about where to attend school. The College Financing Plan may be found in the SIS account after the student has been offered a financial aid package.
- College Scorecard A consumer planning tool and resource to assist prospective students and their families evaluate options in selecting a school.
- College Navigator A consumer tool that provides school information to include tuition and fees, retention and graduation rates, use of financial aid, and student loan default rates and features a cost calculator and school comparison tool.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). UofL is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Kentucky State Approving Agency.