Senate Passes the New Gi Bill
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As part of the Iraq War Funding Bill the New GI Bill was just passed this afternoon in the Senate. Soon it will be on the President’s desk for veto or approval.
What kind of benefits would the New GI Bill provide?
Check out the New GI Bill’s website here for the complete list of benefits. GIBill2008.org also includes a state by state breakdown of benefits. They include:
* a monthly living allowance
* $1,000 a year for books and supplies
* full tuition paid directly to the school (capped at the highest in-state tuition rate).
Passage of this bill would have a positive impact on thousands including my family. My husband (pictured with his unit above in a picture from Iraq in 2003) would be eligible for the New GI Bill. Along with my brother who is currently attending college and working two jobs. The current GI Bill doesn’t even cover all of his tuition even though he is attending a state school and paying in-state tuition. He doesn’t qualify for Pell Grants to cover the remaining cost of tuition because he receives the GI Bill. I too am a veteran and am eligible for the GI Bill. I don’t qualify for the New GI Bill because my enlistment ended before 9/11.
For more on the New GI Bill and the Post 9/11 Veteran’s Educational Assistance Act:
One Response to “Senate Passes the New Gi Bill”
Why didn’t they do this before I graduated? Oh well. I have a degree!
Maybe they’ll allow me to pass my remaining 8 months on to my husband.
Good luck to you and your husband!
By Heather on May 28, 2008