Summary


S.B. 35 (2017) permits the VeT Gap Program to be available for any veteran as defined by Section 68-3-12.5, not just those identified as Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 veterans for the Veterans Administration educational benefit program, and who is a Utah resident. VeT Gap funds may also be available for students who may not have had any eligibility for federal educational benefits. Furthermore, S.B. 35 (2017) limits program funds to be utilized at public or a private, nonprofit, postsecondary institution located in Utah that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education.