A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide measurement criteria for courses offered by independent study.

Provides for the classification of a program of independent study, with respect to the regulations governing veterans' educational benefits, as a full time course of studies if it is accredited by a regional accrediting association; leads to a baccalaureate or higher degree; is offered by an institution which provides baccalaureate degrees in residence; and has been offered no less than two years.