Isakson and Roe Section 1018 Requirements
Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, adds new requirements for educational institutions participating in the educational assistance programs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These new 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.
Universities will provide financial information to students using benefits under chapters 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) that contains:
The estimated total cost of the course includes tuition, fees, books, supplies, and any other additional costs.
Cost of Attendance: the information is provided to assist students and families with financial planning. We include direct costs (billed by MC) and indirect costs (realistic allowances for transportation and personal expenses).