Designed by Congress as a measure so drastic that it would never be allowed to happen, the sequestration of funds in the government that went into effect on the first of March has gone into effect and … [Read more...]
Congress to Vote on Veteran Benefit Bills
February 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Congressional leaders are considering three important bills that could have a large impact on veterans benefits, according to Leo Shane's article on the military blog Stars and … [Read more...]
College Veteran Benefits Often Confusing
January 22, 2013 by 2 Comments
High school seniors may face some stressful moments when applying for college, but veterans undergo a unique period of anxiety when sending out their own applications. While traditional students have … [Read more...]
Educational Benefits for Post-Vietnam Vets
December 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Education is very important to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for older veterans, the Post-Vietnam Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) may be able to offer educational benefits. … [Read more...]
In-state Tuition Rates Denied to GI Bill Students
November 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Veterans across the country are angry with numerous universities' decisions to uphold policies that deem veteran students ineligible for in-state benefits. The decisions have forced hundreds of … [Read more...]
Poaching VA Benefits: For-Profit Universities Eager for Veterans
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By: Joshua M. Patton (IAVA Member)It was in the spring of 2007 when I enrolled my first soldier deployed in Iraq. I worked for a for-profit university, enrolling students in degree programs … [Read more...]
My GI Bill: Yesterday and Today
March 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By David JenkinsIt was roughly 1995 when I decided to go back to school. I was tired of breaking my back in construction and doing odd jobs. I wanted to get educated and put it to use as in a … [Read more...]
Military News | Top Headlines
December 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
World leaders react to death of Kim Jong Il SEOUL, South Korea - World leaders weighed in Monday on the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, with many expressing wary optimism that a new leader … [Read more...]
Military News | Top Headlines
December 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Corps Mistakenly Sends Purple Heart Ornaments to Fallen WASHINGTON -- The Marine Corps on Tuesday apologized for mistakenly mailing Purple Heart Christmas tree ornaments to about 1,150 deceased … [Read more...]
The Importance of Higher Education
December 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Department of Veterans Affairs has been fairly successful in their handling of the revamped GI Bill and ensuring that the problems that plagued the system in its early days were not repeated. … [Read more...]
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