The original “GI Bill of Rights” helped almost eight million veterans of World War II afford an education. Today, the current Montgomery GI Bill has a number of problems  discouraging veterans from using their benefits, including lower benefit rates, bureaucractic delays, and eligibility issues. Learn more about IAVA's efforts for a new WWII-style GI Bill here.

Latest News

• Senator Chuck Hagel (R-Nebraska) signs on as the 24th co-sponsor of S.22, the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act

Recent Press

• GI Bill Falling Short of College Tuition Costs, featuring IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff, Boston Globe--2/10/08
• Complex GI Bill Makes Rocky Road from Combat to College, featuring IAVA Legislative Director Patrick Campbell, USA Today--12/26/07
• Today's GI Bill Falls Short of College Costs, featuring IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff, National Public Radio--9/27/07
• National Public Radio--9/26/07
• Congressional Quarterly--8/31/07

Resources

• Read the IAVA report: "A New GI Bill: Rebuilding Troop Strength By Providing an Affordable Education for Veterans"
• Department of Veterans Affairs' GI Bill Website