NDC Executive Director Discusses How Biased Regulation Hurts Military and Veteran Students

Last month, National Defense Committee executive director Bob Carey participated in a forum hosted by Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE). The event highlighted the negative impacts of the U.S. Department of Education’s selective regulation against career-education institutions and distance learning programs.

“For the federal government to say where I can and cannot use my educational benefits, it’s like them saying: ‘Here’s your paycheck. You can only shop at the Navy Exchange. You can’t shop at Target,’” Mr. Carey said. “That’s fundamentally wrong.”

The CASE event coincided with a Washington Times special section report, Higher Ed Harassment: Is Department of Education Overreach Harming America’s College Students?

“There’s a reason nontraditional schools and distance learning programs have grown in popularity with military and veteran students,” Mr. Carey and Utah Congressman Owen Burgess wrote for the special section. “They provide flexible schedules, teach skills that are applicable to a career, and frequently have kept tuition low, creating a cost-effective route to a post-secondary degree.”

“We believe that military and veteran students—not bureaucrats in Washington—are best equipped to make decisions that are right for them, especially when it comes to their education… Our commitment is clear: support those who have supported us, and ensure they have the freedom and resources to succeed and build a stronger, more resilient force — both on and off the battlefield.”