Changes in federal statute and executive actions have greatly promoted the expansion of services toward veterans and their families. Since the Post-9/11 GI Bill was passed in 2009, close to 1 million veterans, service members, and eligible dependents have taken advantage of the educational benefits available to them.
With the passage of the The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, also known as the “Forever GI Bill” in 2017, there will be significant changes to Veterans education benefits over the coming years. Most changes enhance or expand education benefits for Veterans, servicemembers, families, and survivors.
Furthermore, AACRAO established a short-term work group charged with assessing the feasibility of aligning the veterans reporting process with existing enrollment and compliance reporting business processes. The workgroup will also identify issues, requirements, and potential changes to Student Information Systems to facilitate improvements in veterans reporting. Lastly, the workgroup will develop protocols for data collection and reporting using existing tools, as well as anticipating the future state of the reporting process.
AACRAO Work Group Guide
Oversight of State Approving Agency Program Monitoring for Post-9/11 GI Bill Students
Postsecondary Non-Completion Among Veterans: Contributing Factors and Implications
11/14/2018
05/17/2017
Students who recently completed the FAFSA form took to social media over the weekend, concerned over a potential draft after the drone strike killing Iranian military leader.
The Protect VETS Act is the first 90/10 loophole bill to receive bipartisan backing in the Senate, a point that advocates hope will spur momentum in Congress.
Agency officials testify that they have fixed the computer processing issues and will begin to implement the Forever GI Bill monthly housing allowance changes on December 1.
Using the tool, veterans can input their military occupational specialty, rank, and training date and receive a list of institutions that may award credit.
Legislation aims to give students additional protections under the GI Bill, but some provisions could be problematic for institutions.
Legislation aims to improve the Post-9/11 GI Bill and protect student veterans and their families from predatory schools, but some provisions could be problematic for institutions.
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