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Roundtable to assess veterans education

August 23, 2012

The American Legion’s Education Roundtable will meet today to discuss the for-profit school issue and other pending legislation.

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Concern about for-profit schools justified

July 31, 2012

For-profit schools exploit veterans to manipulate regulations, says Senate committee report.

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Legion testifies on executive order impact

May 16, 2012

President Obama’s executive order aimed at predatory for-profit schools may not go far enough.

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Symposium focuses on student veterans

February 27, 2012

The American Legion hosted a "Veterans on Campus" education symposium in Washington to discuss on-campus services and support for student veterans.

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SVA conference combats vet unemployment

December 18, 2011

The American Legion showed its support for the organization that aims to help veterans succeed in the classroom.

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GI Bill changes for fall semester

November 5, 2011

Legislation includes Guardsmen in Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit and gives financial aid for non-degree granting programs.

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Tuition cap doesn't affect current students

November 1, 2011

GI Bill "grandfather clause" exempts veterans currently attending school from $17,500 tuition cap.

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The Defensive Line of Duty

November 1, 2011

It was always Kevin Bush’s dream to attend Indiana University and play football there. A 14-month tour in Iraq helped make it happen.

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Roundtable to tackle challenges for vets

August 23, 2011

Changes in Post-9/11 GI Bill among discussion points during Veterans Education Roundtable Aug. 25 in Minneapolis.

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Legion attends for-profit schools roundtable

July 26, 2011

Only two of 30 schools investigated send representatives to the meeting hosted by Sen. Tom Harkin.

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