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Post-9/11 GI Bill

The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, or new GI Bill as it is often called, provides much more generous postsecondary educational benefits to veterans and, in some cases, spouses and dependents of veterans and members of the armed forces. Unlike benefits under the current Montgomery GI Bill, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) makes payments for tuition and fees directly to institutions of higher education on behalf of eligible veterans, necessitating new systems to exchange information with, and make payments to, institutions. The program became operational on August 1, 2009.

News

• House VA Committee Holds Hearing to Review IT Systems and GI Bill Claims
  (February 25, 2013)

• NACUBO Workgroup Meets with VA Staff, Expresses Concerns
  (January 14, 2013)

• More Institutions Affected by Treasury Offset Program
  (January 11, 2013)

• Maximum Post-9/11 GI Bill Tuition and Fee Benefit Increases
  (January 9, 2013)

• VA Plans No Changes to Refund Policy
  (December 17, 2012)

• DoD Releases Revised MOU for Institutions Participating in TA Program
  (December 14, 2012)

• VA Sending Debts to Treasury Department for Collection
  (December 14, 2012)

• VA Plans to Make Benefit Payments to Schools via EFT
  (September 20, 2012)

• Maximum Benefit Increases for Post-9/11 GI Bill
  (July 25, 2012)

• Additional Guidance Provided on Principles of Excellence
  (July 13, 2012)

Resources

• VA Processes eGroup
• NACUBO, NASFAA Comments on GI Bill Proposed Regulations (Jan. 22, 2009)
• Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Yellow Ribbon Program FAQ's (released May 7, 2009)
  • Yellow Ribbon Program, including agreement form (deadline extended until June 15, 2009)
• Serving Those Who Serve, American Council on Education initiative

Distance Learning Programs

Overview of the Post-9/11 GI Bill

This audio recording provides a basic overview of the new program, presented by Keith Wilson, director, education services for the VA. Overview of the Post-9/11 GI Bill - Slide Presentation (PDF)

Overview of the Post-9/11 GI Bill - MP3 Audio Only Podcast File

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