Latest "veterans-education-benefits" stories

How one university is helping veterans through higher education

Leaders at the university are continuing to find ways to value, engage and mentor veterans as they transition out of service.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

7 months ago

Feds close 90/10 loophole involving veterans education benefits

Rules regarding how much money colleges could get from federal sources had been under scrutiny for years.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

Vets may be missing out on money for STEM degrees

Only about one-third of veterans who applied for a VA STEM scholarship actually saw any money.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

Michigan copies GI Bill benefits for civilians as calls increase for expanding the program beyond the military

The idea is to support medical workers and other coronavirus responders with a program similar to the Defense Department's higher education offerings.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

VA to fight court decision giving extra year of education benefits to thousands of veterans

The case centers around VA's rules requiring veterans to surrender their Montgomery GI Bill eligibility to access the Post-9/11 GI Bill program.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Guardsmen and reservists could see big boosts in hazard pay, education benefits under new plans

Plans to increase the part-time troops compensation have bipartisan support but an unclear path ahead.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago