There are two major issues which will affect the GI Bill’s monthly housing (living) stipend in 2011. The first is a decrease in the DoD’s Basic Allowance for Housing payment rates which will go … [Read more...]
The Post-9/11 GI Bill Fix Details
December 17, 2010 | Terry HowellAs reported here for the last two years, the Post-9/11 GI Bill - although great in some ways, fell short in others. The good news is Congress finally passed a laundry list of substantive fixes that … [Read more...]
Congress Passes Fixes for GI Bill
December 16, 2010 | Terry HowellThe following is an excerpt from a Stars and Stripes article currently running on Military.com:For the second time in two years, Congress has approved a major overhaul of GI Bill benefits, this … [Read more...]
Prepare Your Military Teen for College
December 07, 2010 | Terry HowellThe following article was submitted by Lori Caputo, VP Military Donation Programs for eKnowledge. Over the last few years eKnowledge, with support from NFL/MLB players and over 30 … [Read more...]
Hope Remains for GI Bill Reform
November 22, 2010 | Terry HowellCongress Sends Mixed Signals on Post-9/11 GI Bill ReformSince early last summer we have been covering efforts to reform the Post-9/11 GI Bill. There are currently two bills pending (S.3447 and … [Read more...]
Schools Told to Disregard Debt Letters
November 18, 2010 | Terry HowellMany colleges and universities, which offer Post-9/11 GI Bill approved programs, recently received letters of indebtedness from the Department of Veterans Affairs Debt Management Center informing … [Read more...]
Free SAT/ACT Prep Software
November 10, 2010 | Terry HowelleKnowledge wants to remind Military.com members that the offer for free SAT/ACT PowerPrep™ exam preparation software still stands.This offer is made possible through an alliance between … [Read more...]
Hope for GI Bill Fix Fades
November 09, 2010 | Terry HowellFor those keeping a close eye on the efforts to reform the Post-9/11 GI Bill, it looks like after spending the money to implement the poorly written law, Congress lacks to the will, and/or the wallet … [Read more...]
Increased College Credit for Navy
November 09, 2010 | Terry HowellThe Navy announced that due to recently updated recommendations from the American Council on Education, Limited Duty Officers and Chief Warrant Officers (LDO/CWO) are now eligible for significantly … [Read more...]
Navy Adds Virtual Education
November 07, 2010 | Terry HowellChanges made to the Navy's Voluntary Education program this year include the stand up of the Virtual Education Center where Sailors can receive counseling and information around the globe. New … [Read more...]
