The American Veteran: Veterans train for boxing in Brooklyn, the Forever GI Bill and stories of courage and sacrifice
In this episode, we take you to a Brooklyn boxing ring, discuss the new Forever GI Bill and share with you stories of courage and a final tribute.
VA releases data of educational organizations receiving GI Bill payments
The available data spans fiscal years 2009 to 2017, and includes key information such as names of institutions, states, countries, school classifications, number of enrolled beneficiaries, total amount paid to each institution by fiscal year and grand total money spent.
ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live event on VA education benefit changes with the Forever GI Bill
VA and the National Military Family Association hosted the #ExploreVA Facebook Live event on VA education benefit changes.
This February 15, find out how the Forever GI Bill may impact you
From restoring lost education benefits to expanding where they can be used, the Forever GI Bill, brings significant changes to VA education benefits.
#BorneTheBattle 49: Forever GI Bill round table w/ TAPS, Got Your 6 & SVA
A panel of experts from TAPS, Got Your 6, and SVA tell us all about the development and execution of the Forever GI Bill.
SVA, Clearinghouse release Post-9/11 GI Bill NVEST results
In a research project called the National Veteran Education Success Tracker (NVEST), Student Veterans of America (SVA) identified the many ways student Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill are outperforming their peers based on success rates, degree-types, and graduation. NVEST is the only research study to review all records of Post-9/11 GI Bill students and quantify how that investment translates for America. It is a [...]
GI Bill Comparison Tool breaking records, helping Veterans
“Imagine a government IT project that was built from scratch using internal digital services staff, has never been down and has been widely praised. That’s what the GI Bill Comparison Tool is."
Why you should feel confident about Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill
When compared to their peers, student Veterans represent the single best source of potential and current achievers in higher education.
Vets.gov adds GI Bill benefits application feature
Veterans and Servicemembers are now able to apply for their GI Bill benefits online at Vets.gov.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill: It can change your life
For our nation’s newest generation of Veterans, there’s good news: Your service entitles you to reap all of the benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Veterans and their family members using the GI Bill could be eligible for in state tuition
Starting July 1, resident-rate tuition and fees (section 702) will be offered to "covered individuals" in qualifying states/territories. Currently, 34 states and 3 territories comply with the law. A covered individual is defined in the Choice Act as: A Veteran who lives in the state where the Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) is located (regardless of his/her formal state of residence) and enrolls in the [...]
How VA helps displaced students using the GI Bill
In late April, Corinthian Colleges (the parent company for Heald College, Everest College, WyoTech, and Everest College Phoenix) closed, discontinuing instruction at all of their branches. As a result, approximately 400 students using GI Bill benefits were placed into the difficult situation of finding new educational institutions at which to finish their studies. Thankfully, situations like the closure or suspension of a school are uncommon [...]
