Fry Scholarship Enhancement Act of 2023

Fry Scholarship Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill expands eligibility for the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, commonly referred to as the Fry Scholarship. The scholarship provides educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to specified dependents of service members who, on or after September 11, 2001, died in the line of duty as a member of the Armed Forces or from a service-connected disability while a member of the Selected Reserve.

Specifically, the bill expands eligibility for the Fry Scholarship to include a child or spouse of a person who died on or after September 11, 2001, from a service-connected disability within 120 days of being honorably discharged or released from service in the Armed Forces.

This expansion of eligibility applies to quarters, semesters, or terms beginning on or after August 1, 2024.

Bill 118 s 350, also known as the Fry Scholarship Enhancement Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of enhancing the benefits provided to the children of service members who have died in the line of duty. The bill is named after Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2006.

The main provisions of the Fry Scholarship Enhancement Act of 2023 include increasing the amount of educational assistance available to eligible recipients, expanding the eligibility criteria to include surviving spouses, and extending the time period during which benefits can be used. Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the application process and provide more support services to help recipients navigate the educational system.

The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the sacrifices made by military families and the importance of providing them with the support they need to pursue their educational goals. Supporters of the bill argue that it is a way to honor the memory of fallen service members and ensure that their families are taken care of. Overall, the Fry Scholarship Enhancement Act of 2023 aims to improve the educational benefits available to the children and spouses of service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. If passed, the bill would represent a significant step forward in supporting military families and honoring the legacy of those who have given their lives in service to the United States.