Trucking Executive Sentenced for Using GI Bill to Scam Government
In California, a trucking school executive was sentenced to 15 months in prison due to his role in a defrauding scheme to steal more than $4 million in funding from veterans' GI Bill benefits to pay students who never went to any of the classes.
Veterans Day Legislation Addresses Racial Inequities in GI Bill
A group of Democratic lawmakers is renewing efforts to pay the families of Black service members who served during World War II for benefits they were denied or prevented from taking advantage of when they returned home.
Whistleblower Discovers Many Reservists Missed Out On Education Benefits
A whisteblower’s secret investigation has discovered enduring issues with the way the government has distributed benefits of the GI Bill to veterans and their families.
New GI Bill Program Helps Vets Get Good-Paying Jobs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently released data that shows the new GI Bill program being implemented is making a positive difference for veterans. Those interested should enroll as early as possible before the funds expire.
Mandated Vaccines Could Lead to Lost Gi Bill Money in Higher Education
Recently, the COVID-19 vaccination mandates at the state and community colleges and universities may cause military veterans eligible for GI Bill benefits to drop classes and lose thousands of dollars per month in housing allowances if they refuse to take the vaccine.
Mandated Vaccines Could Lead to Lost Gi Bill Money in Higher Education
Recently, the COVID-19 vaccination mandates at the state and community colleges and universities may cause military veterans eligible for GI Bill benefits to drop classes and lose thousands of dollars per month in housing allowances if they refuse to take the vaccine.
Ask VA Portal Introduced
On Oct. 18, the Department of Veterans Affairs unveiled its “Ask VA” web platform, which provides a single online location for veterans to ask about issues and comment on the department. It replaces the GI Bill Help Portal and the VA's antiquated Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS). Veteran problems can now be solved faster, easier and more conveniently through the gateway.
VA to Begin Collecting from Overpayments to Vets
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials resumed debt collections for those who were overpaid for disability and education benefits or owing co-payments for medical appointments. The department halted debt collection due to reforms implemented in response to Covid-19.
Kent State Veterans Helps Other Military Students Transition
After serving on the other side of the world for almost two years in an armored regiment of the United States Marine Corps, Mark Stillion said that it was a significant challenge just for him to walk to class at Kent State University.
Vets Who Lost Jobs During Pandemic to Receive Education, Job Training
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic economic relief fund, unemployed veterans can receive education and training for high-demand jobs in fields that include healthcare and engineering.
Despite GI Bill, Student Veterans Incurring Massive Education Loan Debt
Despite the generous education benefits afforded to U.S. servicemembers, it may be surprising to know that many are still in quite a bit of debt in order to pay for their higher education.
Cornell Opens Veterans House, Creates Camaraderie
This fall, a student veteran residential program house will open near the West Campus of the University of Cornell, providing a much-needed space for the school’s growing veteran population.