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You've earned the right to a higher education through your service in the U.S. Armed Forces. But how do you use your GI Bill benefits? Which version is right for you? The Legion can help answer questions about state and/or federal education benefits, who can use them, and how long.
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Tuition Fairness Act introduced in House
The American Legion has been working with the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to level the financial field for non-resident student veterans.
President signs student veteran protection act
Legion-backed measure will help student veterans make more informed choices about higher learning.
Student Veterans of America brokers data deal
During SVA's national conference, partnership announced between VA, National Student Clearinghouse to share data on servicemembers using the GI Bill.
Student veteran protection passes Senate
Legion played major role in legislation designed to protect interests of GI Bill beneficiaries.
Camaraderie on campus
University Veterans Post 360 provides a support structure for veterans on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
‘GI Bill’ becomes trademarked
GI Bill name now protected against use by marketers with questionable motives, VA says.
Posts encouraged to reach out to SVA chapters
Legionnaires can provide aid to local student veterans by locating a nearby school’s Student Veterans of America chapter.
Union-backed program puts veterans to work
The Gas Utility Workers Training Program in Chicago provides veterans an ‘in’ for valuable employment in the gas industry and Legion membership for a year.
2012 American Education Week
The Legion’s American Education Week brochure provides ways posts can support youth throughout the week, Nov. 11-17.
House passes student-veteran protection bill
Legion backed legislation to protect GI Bill beneficiaries approved by U.S. House of Representatives.