Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.
Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?
By Leah Rosenbaum
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Advocates push Senate to drop changes in 90/10 rule for vets benefits
A provision in the Republican-backed reconciliation bill would roll back restrictions on what federal funds for-profit colleges can receive.
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
Ashford University maintains GI Bill eligibility, blasts VA
An online university in danger of losing its eligibility to enroll GI Bill users, recently allowed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue such enrollments pending court appeals, is accusing the VA of disseminating bad information and wants students to go to the White House with complaints.
By Natalie Gross
New GI Bill passes Senate
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have unanimously passed legislation to make major changes to education benefits for military veterans. Now all that’s left is for President Trump to sign it into law.
By Natalie Gross
Advocates push senators to pass GI Bill expansion before summer recess
House lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a massive expansion to GI Bill benefits last week. Now supporters are wondering if Senate officials will be able to do the same.
Report: Young vets are more successful than their civilian peers
Young veterans are better educated, better paid and better off than many of their civilian peers, which researchers believe could be due to their military service.
GI Bill, TA benefits in jeopardy at Ashford University
Days after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it was pulling Ashford University’s eligibility to enroll students using the GI Bill ― a move that could also jeopardize its tuition assistance eligibility ― the school believes it has found a fix.
By Natalie Gross
Commentary: Supporting post-9/11 military veterans in higher education
Despite the well-established role of the GI Bill in transitioning veterans to civilian life, we do not know how many veterans take advantage of this hard-earned benefit. Nor do we have a good handle on how well veterans do in school, which degree programs they choose, or whether they achieve success in post-service careers.
By Corri Zoli, Daniel Fay, Sidney Ellington and David Segal
Plan to overhaul GI Bill moves through House, on to Senate
Major reforms to veterans’ education benefits are one step closer to becoming law after the House of Representatives unanimously voted in favor of the legislation Monday.
By Natalie Gross