H.R.2561 - Help Student Soldiers Act

To amend section 484B of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to forgive certain loans for servicemembers who withdraw from an institution of higher education as a result of service in the uniformed services, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Help Student Soldiers Act as introduced.
  • Official: To amend section 484B of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to forgive certain loans for servicemembers who withdraw from an institution of higher education as a result of service in the uniformed services, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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5/21/2009--Introduced.Help Student Soldiers Act - Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to waive the application of the requirement that students return title IV funds which were unearned due to their withdrawal from school to students whose withdrawal is

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5/21/2009--Introduced.Help Student Soldiers Act - Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to waive the application of the requirement that students return title IV funds which were unearned due to their withdrawal from school to students whose withdrawal is necessitated by service in the Armed Forces. Provides loan forgiveness under the Federal Family Education Loan, Direct Loan, and Perkins Loan programs to students for that portion of loan assistance which is unearned due to their withdrawal from school for service in the Armed Forces and which is not returned to such programs by their schools.

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10/09/10
Public Law 79 | Finance Ok

P.L. 79-291. Public Law 106–79 – Visit Frwebgate.access.gpo.gov. N.Y. CVR. LAW § 79-h : NY Code – Section 79-H: Special provisions. Bill Summary & Status – 106th Congress (1999 – 2000) – H.R.2561. ...

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09/26/10
Chet Edwards' Liberal Voting Record On… Homeland Security While ...

... maintenance to be used to maintain military properties and spare parts that have been reduced due to overseas military combat missions. Reference: Bill introduced by Lewis, R-CA; Bill HR 2561 ; vote number 1999-334 on Jul 22, 1999 ...

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09/15/10
Bill Action: Introduced: HR 2561: To protect the United States by ...

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