Isakson and Roe Act Section 1018

Isakson and Roe Act Section 1018

Section 1018 of  Public Law 116-315Johnny 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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These new provisions became effective June 15, 2021 and will 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.

Section 1018

  • Schools must provide a covered individual (a student 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 personalized shopping sheet that contains:
    • Estimated total cost of the course that includes tuition, fees, books, supplies and any other additional costs.
    • Estimated cost of living expenses.
    • Amount of costs above that are covered by VA Education Benefits.
    • Other types of Federal financial aid, not administered by VA that is offered by the institution, that the individual may be qualified to receive.
    • Estimated amount of student loan debt the individual would have upon graduation.
    • Information regarding graduation rates.
    • Information regarding job-placement rates for graduates, if available.
    • 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 prepares the individual.
    • Other information to facilitate comparison by the individual about aid packages offered by different educational institutions.

Details for Section 1018

Covered Costs by VA Education Benefits

Learn about and compare your GI Bill benefits at approved schools like D&E. 

https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/

Information about Student Loans
Job Placement Rates

Employers After Graduation

88% of Davis & Elkins Graduates are employed 6 months after graduation compared to a national average of 86.5%

Continuing Education

17% compared to the national average of 12%

Still Seeking Employment

12% of Davis & Elkins graduates compared to 39% national average

Other

20% of Davis & Elkins students are choosing an alternative path other than employment or graduate school compared to the national average of 12%

Transfer Credit Policy
Program Requirements
Enrollment Verification

Starting in the 2021-2022 school year, Post-9/11 GI Bill® students who receive Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments are required to verify their enrollment to continue receiving their payments. Use the link below to learn more about the enrollment verification requirement and verification methods.

Enrollment Verification

Amelia Rossi, Veterans Liaison Officer, is the first point of contact for Veterans and family members. She will provide additional guidance to other D&E contacts as needed.

Amelia Rossi

304-637-1280

rossia@dewv.edu