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Army College Fund (ACF)

The Army College Fund (ACF) is an enlistment benefit that may be added to either the Post 9/11 GI Bill or the Montgomery GI Bill.
In order to qualify for the ACF, you must participate in one of the two GI Bill programs. The ACF adds to the monthly benefits of either GI Bill.
As an example, [...]

Yellow Ribbon Program List of Participating Schools

A list of schools participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program was released this afternoon by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. In order for a student to receive the benefits of the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, they must attend a participating university. Click on your state to access your state’s list.
What is the [...]

Family Transfer with the GI Bill Finalized

Family transferability rulings for the Post 9/11 GI Bill is quite possibly the most confusing legislation the new GI Bill has to offer. While the Department of Defense made announcements on their intended rulings for family transferability in May, nothing had been set in stone, despite this being one of the most anticipated qualities the [...]

Yellow Ribbon Program List of Participants Released This Week

The Yellow Ribbon Program list of participating schools is due to be released this Wednesday, June 24th. Stay posted to the Veterans Benefits GI Bill blog for the anticipated list in two more days!
In the meantime, check out some of these valuable Yellow Ribbon Program resources:
Introduction to the Yellow Ribbon Program: An explanation on how [...]

Rosa DeLauro: Representative of Congress, Supports GI Bill

Rosa DeLauro presented new legislature yesterday to amend the Post 9/11 GI Bill so that it offers job training programs and apprenticeships as part of its benefits, similar to the Montgomery GI Bill.
Previously, MGIB was considered a superior alternative for military personnel seeking job training instead of a college degree. There are active duty, reserve, [...]

Equitable Relief: What Happens When GI Bill Information Goes Wrong

The Post 9/11 GI Bill is by no stretch of the word complete. Take a look at un-finalized issues like family transferability and the Veterans Educational Equality Act of California. Readers of the Veterans Benefits GI Bill blog arrive daily asking, “Are these rulings absolute? Do they apply to me? Who can I contact to [...]

Basic Allowance for Housing: Ten Questions Answered

The Veterans Benefits GI Bill recently received a comment on our Post 9/11 GI Bill post regarding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and thought it due time to address some of the questions concerning the BAH program the Post 9/11 GI Bill provides.
The Department of Defense’s Military Compensation site has a section addressing the Basic [...]

How Will the Post 9/11 GI Bill Affect My Family?

About.com: Young Adults is a guide that focuses on parents with young adults going back to college. The blog focuses on everything from college reviews to how to make a cozy dorm room.
Recently the author, Jackie Burrell, focused on the Post 9/11 GI Bill’s benefits for the young adult, college-bound populace. This June 10th post [...]

The Rapid Changes of the Post 9/11 GI Bill

The Post 9/11 GI Bill changes so rapidly, it’s hard to put a solid finger on it. Schools and students alike search endlessly for information on the new GI Bill, whether it be changes in policies or completely added amendments.
Early June already brought statistics for the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Since the release of the [...]

Fifteen States with the Highest Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits

The active duty, reserve, and veterans of the United States military rejoice over the benefits of the Post 9/11 GI Bill, offering tuition that matches the economy the same way the Montgomery GI Bill covered tuition in 1944.
With the way the Post 9/11 GI Bill is designed, however, the benefits vary state-to-state, so some states [...]