Benefits under new GI Bill vary widely by state

[strollingbones]

When the new GI Bill kicks in Aug. 1, the government's best-known education program for veterans will get the biggest boost since its World War II-era creation. But the benefit is hardly the "Government Issue," one-size-fits-all standard the name implies.

In fact, depending on where service members and veterans decide to attend college, they could receive a full ride, or very little.

An Associated Press review of state-by-state benefits under the new bill shows huge discrepancies in the amount veterans can receive.

New GI benefits vary widely by state - Military- msnbc.com

this aint right.

 

[Full-Auto]

When the new GI Bill kicks in Aug. 1, the government's best-known education program for veterans will get the biggest boost since its World War II-era creation. But the benefit is hardly the "Government Issue," one-size-fits-all standard the name implies.

In fact, depending on where service members and veterans decide to attend college, they could receive a full ride, or very little.

An Associated Press review of state-by-state benefits under the new bill shows huge discrepancies in the amount veterans can receive.

New GI benefits vary widely by state - Military- msnbc.com

this aint right.

IMO it should be equal for every state, having said that I cant help but feel warm and fuzzy calif was flushed.

 

[editec]

When the new GI Bill kicks in Aug. 1, the government's best-known education program for veterans will get the biggest boost since its World War II-era creation. But the benefit is hardly the "Government Issue," one-size-fits-all standard the name implies.

In fact, depending on where service members and veterans decide to attend college, they could receive a full ride, or very little.

An Associated Press review of state-by-state benefits under the new bill shows huge discrepancies in the amount veterans can receive.

New GI benefits vary widely by state - Military- msnbc.com

this aint right.

Damned right it ain't right.

College education should be free for every citizen who is qualified to get it.

Even more so for any veteran.