VA Student Financial Aid: Opportunity to Reduce Overlap in Approving Education and Training Programs
HEHS-96-22
Published: Oct 30, 1995. Publicly Released: Oct 30, 1995.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO determined the extent to which state approving agencies (SAA) assessment activities overlap the efforts of other agencies.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Congress may wish to consider whether it is necessary for VA to continue contracting with SAA to review and approve educational programs at schools that have already been reviewed and certified by the Department of Education. |
Closed – Not Implemented
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Neither the House nor Senate has proposed eliminating or reducing funding for VA's state approving agencies; therefore, it appears likely that the recommended action will not be implemented by Congress in the foreseeable future. |
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Education program evaluationEmployment assistance programsEvaluation methodsInstitution accreditationState governmentsStudent loansVeterans benefitsVeterans educationVocational educationOn-the-job training