Archive for tag: GI Bill
New provisions to GI Bill will give service members money for housing
January 20, 2011 1:23 am Online Education NewsMany military service members are returning from tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, and are seeking to earn a degree to move onto the next phase of their careers. As a result, schools are making a concerted effort to accommodate these individuals by offering new scholarship opportunities and online courses.
Veterans and Schools Waiting for GI Benefits
December 29, 2009 11:04 am Financial AidUniversities and colleges are still waiting for tuition payments for thousands of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who attended school last fall. The new GI Bill is supposed to cover the costs if not most of them, but the government hasn’t paid these schools yet and many veterans are worried they won’t be able to return to school in January.
Post-9/11 GI Bill gives vets more money for school
August 6, 2009 1:55 pm Financial AidThe Post-9/11 GI Bill will cover up to 100 percent of student costs such as tuition, housing, books and supplies. The amount depends on the state in which individuals attend school. For instance, an individual enrolled in a Texas school could be eligible to receive $28,126 a semester. An individual enrolled in Colorado would be eligible to receive $43,035. The VA has determined that individuals in Florida are eligible for up to $62,000 per term.
Are you a veteran? Boost your career with GI Bill
July 10, 2009 1:37 pm Choosing a SchoolWhen Iraq War Army veteran Scott Jones returned to his parents' Tennessee farm last June after his second tour of duty, the first thing he did was visit the local burger joint for a plate of his favorite onion rings. After a week of golfing and catching up on missed movies, Jones knew he needed [...]
Easing the Transition between Education and Military
July 6, 2009 2:11 pm Choosing a SchoolWith a GI Bill that covers full tuition and much more, the number of veterans attending college this fall is expected to rise 30 percent from last year. This influx has caused many universities to identify ways to bridge the gap from combat to the classroom.
