Trump signed the ‘Forever GI Bill.’ Here are 11 things you should know.

President Trump has just put his signature on a new law that will bring significant changes to education benefits for service members, veterans and their families. The legislation known as the “Forever GI Bill” garnered strong bipartisan support in Congress, passing unanimously in both the House and Senate.

By: Natalie Gross

New Purdue-Kaplan online university gets OK from Indiana officials

The (Lafayette) Journal and Courier reports that the commission’s unanimous Thursday vote is the first of three major approvals that Purdue needs to start operating the online university. The online school would stem from Purdue’s recent acquisition of for-profit Kaplan University and is being referred to as “NewU” until an official name is chosen.

By: Associated Press, Natalie Gross

Report: More vets getting advanced degrees under Post-9/11 GI Bill

The Post 9-11 GI Bill has generated a significant bump in college enrollment. But the researcher of a recent New York University study wasn't expecting to see that the largest growth has come from veterans earning advanced degrees — particularly older veterans who already have a master’s.

By: Natalie Gross
Load More
Videos
The Navy has released their report on the USS Fitzgerald collision
The Navy’s official report has been released, offering a harrowing account of the minutes and hours after the massive ACX Crystal container ship plowed into the Fitzgerald off the Japanese coast. Seven sailors perished.
promo
Trump Seeks Afghan Strategy
Play Video
promo
The Forever GI Bill signed into law
Play Video
promo
Skill 08: Use improvised body armor
Play Video