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 apply to Institutions of Higher Learning and Non-College Degree institutions beginning August 1, 2021. Section 1018 codifies in statute 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.

American Military University will provide financial information to students using 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 Finance Plan (personalized shopping sheet) that contains:

Estimated total course cost that 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 both direct costs (billed by AMU) and indirect costs (realistic allowances for items like living and personal expenses).

Estimated Costs Assistance:

Estimated Indirect Costs per Academic Year:

Amount of costs that are covered by VA Education Benefits (Chapter 30, 31, 33, 35 and 1606, amount dependent on the eligibility of the student) determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

Type and amount of Federal financial aid, not administered by VA, and financial aid offered by the institution, that the individual may be qualified to receive:

  • Financial Aid Options
  • Type and amount of Federal Financial Aid award to you can be found on your College Financing Plan

Estimated amount of student loan debt the individual would have upon graduation:

Information regarding graduation rates:

Information regarding the acceptance of transfer credits, including military credits:

Any additional requirements including training, experience, or examinations that are required to obtain a license, certification or approval for which the course of education is designed to provide preparation:

Designated point of contact for covered individuals and family members seeking assistance with information regarding:

Other information to facilitate comparison by the individual about aid packages offered by different educational institutions:

Utilize your College Financing Plan to compare your aid package at AMU with packages offered by different educational institutions. This is a consumer tool that participating institutions use to notify students about their financial aid packages. It is a standardized form that is designed to simplify the information that prospective students receive about costs and financial aid so that they can easily compare institutions and make informed decisions about where to attend school.

Additional resources:

Veterans, veteran spouses, and veteran dependents may contact a School Certifying Official (SCO) within the Military Assistance Team for questions regarding veteran education benefits. Students may be referred to other university offices as needed for specific issues:

VA SCO
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 877-755-2787
Fax: 877-480-4236

Address/Location:
American Public University System
Military Assistance Team
111 West Congress Street
Charles Town, WV 25414