RESERVE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCREASED EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2012 Educational Assistance Allowance for trainees under the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Ch. 1607 of Title 10, U.S.C.). The following basic monthly rates are effective October 1, 2012. For trainees on active duty, payment is limited to reimbursement of tuition and fees … [Read more...]
Post-9/11 GI Bill Celebrates Start of Fourth Year
From a Department of Veterans Affairs News Release WASHINGTON – August marks the third anniversary of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and since it was implemented, the Department of Veterans Affairs has provided educational benefits to 773,000 veterans and their family members, according to a Department of Veterans Affairs news release. “This is one of the most important … [Read more...]
Brooklyn Sisters Enlist With Education Benefits Valued at $150,000
By T. M. Beller, New York City Recruiting Battalion NEW YORK CITY -- For Brooklyn residents Shonette Richmond, a 20-year-old voracious reader, and her 19-year-old sister and family adventurer, Shonell, the 2011 holiday season was less about the latest-and-greatest stocking stuffers and more about celebrating a prosperous future with their mother, Sandra, as two newly enlisted … [Read more...]
G.I. Bill Changes Start Today
The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 was signed into law last year, but some of the changes will go into effect October 1, 2011. This is a list of the biggest GI Bill changes affecting you: Allows students to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill for - Non-college degree (NCD) programs: Non-college degree (NCD) programs offered at non-degree granting … [Read more...]
Upcoming Changes to The Post-9/11 GI-Bill
The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 was recently signed into law. This page lists changes to the GI Bill made by this law. Effective August 1, 2009, but not payable until October 1, 2011 Expands the Post-9/11 GI Bill to include Active Service performed by National Guard members under title 32 U.S.C. for the purpose of organizing, … [Read more...]