GI Bill Makes Health School a Reality for Veterans
By the All Allied Health Schools career research team – Your link to Allied Health Career news, trends and training.
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On August 1, 2009, the federal government rolled out the Post-9/11 GI Bill aimed specifically at helping today's veterans get a college education at minimal or no cost. The Associated Press calls it "the most comprehensive education benefit offered since World War II."
Shepherding the new GI Bill through Congress, the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)—with support from other veterans' organizations—fought for a bill that would demonstrate America's commitment to its veterans and their future.
How it Works
If you are a veteran considering health school or a health care degree, the new GI Bill can make your dream a reality:
- Veterans who have served 36 cumulative months of service are eligible for 100 percent of the allowed benefits, or four years of full tuition and fees at a state university, a monthly living allowance, and up to $1,000 per year for books.
- Those who served less than 36 months still qualify for a percentage of the full benefits package. And veterans who choose a private college or graduate school can receive assistance up to the amount it costs to attend a public college in the state.
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