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  • The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship helps students cross the finish line

    The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship helps students cross the finish line

    Post-9/11 GI Bill students who are pursuing STEM degrees can apply for the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship, which helps extend education benefits.

  • VA takes next step in reset of GI Bill housing payment implementation

    VA takes next step in reset of GI Bill housing payment implementation

    Department of Veterans Affairs selected Accenture Federal Services, LLC to assist with the benefit payment changes required by the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

  • High-tech industry trainers: want to train Veterans for a career In your industry?

    High-tech industry trainers: want to train Veterans for a career In your industry?

    VA's new program, VET TEC, is an innovative, five-year, high-tech training pilot project that was created to prepare Veterans for careers in the high-tech workforce.

  • Forever GI Bill/Colmery Act allows more Reserve service to qualify for education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill

    Forever GI Bill/Colmery Act allows more Reserve service to qualify for education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill

    Reservists called up for active duty will soon qualify for increased Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits if they meet certain requirements.

  • Forever GI Bill changes the way VA reimburses for tests, certifications, and licensing exams

    Forever GI Bill changes the way VA reimburses for tests, certifications, and licensing exams

    Do you need to take as the SAT, GRE, LSAT, a licensing certification, or even a journeyman or other employment-related test? Your GI Bill® can help you cover the fees, and the Forever GI Bill can make it a more useful option.

  • Forever GI Bill expands VA educational benefits

    Forever GI Bill expands VA educational benefits

    Effective Aug. 1, VA implemented 15 more provisions of the Harry W. Colmery Educational Assistance Act of 2017, also referred to as the Forever GI Bill.

  • Reservists and National Guard members can transfer their remaining REAP entitlement to the Post-9/11 GI Bill

    Reservists and National Guard members can transfer their remaining REAP entitlement to the Post-9/11 GI Bill

    The “Forever GI Bill” allows certain members of the National Guard and Reserve to transfer into the Post-9/11 GI Bill after they lost their educational benefits in 2015.

  • Purple Heart recipients short on qualifying service for Post-9/11 GI Bill to receive full education benefits

    Purple Heart recipients short on qualifying service for Post-9/11 GI Bill to receive full education benefits

    A provision of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, known as the “Forever GI Bill,” extends education benefits to this group of Purple Heart recipients effective Aug.  1.

  • VA’s GI Bill Comparison Tool is a valuable resource in checking priority enrollment for Veterans and service members

    VA’s GI Bill Comparison Tool is a valuable resource in checking priority enrollment for Veterans and service members

    Priority enrollment allows Veterans and service members to schedule their classes ahead of the general student population.

  • The American Veteran: Veterans train for boxing in Brooklyn, the Forever GI Bill and stories of courage and sacrifice

    The American Veteran: Veterans train for boxing in Brooklyn, the Forever GI Bill and stories of courage and sacrifice

    In this episode, we take you to a Brooklyn boxing ring, discuss the new Forever GI Bill and share with you stories of courage and a final tribute.

  • ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live event on VA education benefit changes with the Forever GI Bill

    ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live event on VA education benefit changes with the Forever GI Bill

    VA and the National Military Family Association hosted the #ExploreVA Facebook Live event on VA education benefit changes.

  • This February 15, find out how the Forever GI Bill may impact you

    This February 15, find out how the Forever GI Bill may impact you

    From restoring lost education benefits to expanding where they can be used, the Forever GI Bill, brings significant changes to VA education benefits.

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