September 9, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - This year, a government commission evaluated the benefits programs offered to military personnel and families through the VA. The commission’s recommendations could have serious consequences for military families. If you or your spouse are currently involved with the military, you need to inform yourself about these changes to see how … [Read more...]
Post-9/11 GI Bill Instruction Updated, Gives Easy Steps to Transfer Benefits
MARCH 20, 2015, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Navy leaders announced March 20 an update to the instruction governing the Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Assistance Program which outlines specific steps for Sailors to follow to properly transfer their benefits to family members. OPNAV Instruction 1780.4 was updated March 2 and consolidates policy detailed in NAVADMINs 187/09, 203/09, … [Read more...]
VA Celebrates 70th Anniversary of the Original “GI Bill”
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June 23, 2014, WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is celebrating 70 years of investment in the education and economic prosperity of America’s Servicemembers and Veterans. The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, better known as the “GI Bill” was enacted on June 22, 1944. The law provided a wide range of benefits for Veterans … [Read more...]
Army Wants Soldiers to Know Ins, Outs of Using, Transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
WASHINGTON (May 1, 2014, , 2014) - While the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits program has been available since 2009, many Soldiers have not taken advantage of this program. Because the law requires Soldiers to serve an additional four years after deciding to transfer these benefits to a family member, Soldiers who wait until the end of their contractual … [Read more...]
New Online GI Bill Comparison Tool Available
February 04, 2014 WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs launched today an online GI Bill® Comparison Tool to make it easier for Veterans, Servicemembers and dependents to calculate their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and learn more about VA’s approved colleges, universities and other … [Read more...]