Military Education Benefits Information

As more Iraq war vets head home and back to school, colleges tailor support services to help them succeed in the classroom. Find out how support services can help vets prosper in the classroom.

GI Bill 2.0 allows online students to receive half of the basic housing allowance--finally. Find out why this is such a big win for vets studying online.

After being left out of the original Post-9/11 GI Bill, National Guard members are finally getting access to these generous education benefits. Learn more about these and other benefits of interest to National Guard members.

Starting this month, veterans can use the Post-9/11 GI Bill for vocational training. Learn how these expanded education benefits can help you get a job.

With changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill underway, some wonder whether the Montgomery GI Bill will be left behind. Learn why service members might not want to be too quick to opt out of the MGIB.

GI Bill 2.0 eliminates break pay and leaves some veterans wondering how to adjust their budgets. Learn about three places you can go to get help with financial planning.

A number of big changes to Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits recently went into effect. Find out what it means for your benefits.

Understanding and administering veterans' benefits can be a complex challenge. Many vets find that they need a guide to navigate the bureaucracy of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Military spouses face significant challenges in earning a degree and building a career, a recent study found. Military education benefits can help military spouses afford to continue their education.

Changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill may have a significant impact on veterans earning a graduate degree. Learn more about how you can use the GI Bill for a master's degree or PhD.

A Pennsylvania community college is working to help veterans complete college degrees and find jobs after graduation. Find out about the new approach to veteran education at Lackawanna College.

After a long absence, ROTC programs are reappearing on many elite college campuses. Find out what's bringing ROTC back and how students can use these military education benefits.

The Department of Defense institutes comprehensive checks to make sure all schools receiving Tuition Assistance make the grade.

MOAA wants all military spouses to benefit from an expanded MyCAA, and urges Congress to focus on military education benefits and job creation for soldier spouses.

Congress recently passed an updated version of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Learn more about the new components of the program, and when they will happen.

GI Bill programs could cover the costs in selected flight schools. Military pilots sought.

A new report encourages Americans to consider and support alternative pathways to career success. Find out how the GI Bill is helping make this a realtiy, here.

Passage of the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Improvement Act of 2010 allows National Guardsmen the same military education benefits received by active-duty personel, as well as offers tuition reimbursement for veterans seeking online and distance learning.

President Obama recently signed a new version of the Post-9/11 GI Bill into law. Find out why some veterans are rejoicing over the changes, while others are not so optimistic.

A study of veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which was enacted in August of 2009, finds many veteran students report the new GI Bill spurred their desire to seek higher education, and many have transferred their military training into more than a full semester of college credit.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that will strengthen and expand the scope of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The legislation, S.3447, passed the House in a 409 to 3 vote this afternoon.

The number of organizations and centers devoted to student veterans is on the rise around the country. The Student Veterans of America now has chapters in nearly every state, and has tens of thousands of members at college campuses.

Veteran students face an uphill battle as they make the adjustment from military life to college campuses. Yet many say the Montgomery GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill have allowed them to met their financial needs, and there are a number of other resources available to help simplify the transition from service to student life.

Veterans across the country are using their Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to fund their college tuition. In turn, colleges are reporting large increases in veteran student enrollment.

The most recent National Study of Student Engagement polled more than 11,000 veterans, many of whom reported feeling under-supported and disengaged with faculty at colleges and universities.

The Vetarans Benefits Improvement Act of 2010, signed into law in mid-October, helps veterans in many ways. Among its many provisions, the bill provides better access to military education benefits, automobile allowances for disabled veterans, and on-the-job training reimbursement for employers who provide jobs for veterans in renewable energy.

The Veterans Educational Assistance Improvement Act of 2010 proposes to make sweeping changes to Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits, including providing financial support to National Guard and Active-Guard Reserve Program servicemembers.

The VetSuccess program launched in 2009 to help veterans capitalize on military education benefits by providing access to communication, vocational testing, and other key services. The program is now set to expand to five more schools.

The White House Summit on Community Colleges underscored the importance of considering community colleges as a viable education option. An option, it turns out, where servicemembers can use GI Bill benefits to pay for their school. Find out the details here.

Veterans who undertake training at vocational schools such as flight and auto mechanic schools aren't covered for educational benefits under the current Post-9/11 GI Bill. A push is underway by lobbyists to make ammendments to the GI Bill to include vocational and technical training.

President Obama, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Department of Defense are urging eligible servicemembers, veterans, and their families to apply for Stop Loss retroactive special pay before the October 21, 2010 deadline.

New GI Bill benefits rates recently went into effect. For the most part, the changes mean more money for college; however, some veterans are going to find their tuition reimbursement cut.

Starting in October, the new MyCAA rules go in place. Find out how eligibility and funding changes impact military spouses.

Senator Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) introduced new legislation in the Senate that offers improvements to the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Key improvements include new transfer of benefits options for servicemembers.

The Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs is debating how to address shortfalls in the Post-9/11 GI Bill to extend benefits to more veterans, simplify benefits calculations, and provide housing allowances to online students. Learn about the proposed changes here.

The desire to help veterans has been ever present, but not always easy. Our country has come a long way from the $60 and transportation home veterans of WWI recieved. Find out more about education benefits for veterans, then and now.

When it comes to deciding which GI Bill school to attend, veterans should do their homework and decide wisely. Find out why here.

Even in a slow economy, these five career fields are growing. By using GI Bill benefits wisely, veterans can start their educations at a GI Bill friendly schools and be well on their way to a hot career.

Much confusion surrounds two popular features of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the housing allowance and ability to transfer education benefits. Learn the important details about these two parts of the Bill.

Sometimes the GI Bill doesn't quite make ends meet when it comes to paying for school. By applying for some additional financial aid, you can ease the financial stress of earning your degree.

Some veterans only look at which GI Bill will pay them more, but it goes much deeper than just the money. Find out which GI Bill is the right fit for you.

Through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program, you can earn college credits by testing out of some classes. This preserves your GI Bill benefits and helps you earn your degree quickly. Find out more about DANTES and the exams you take to earn college credit.