New GI Bill Coming Soon
A new GI Bill is in the works, updating the old version to continue encouraging homebound service people to pursue education by helping them pay for it.
U.S. Represenative Jane Harman, who hails from our area, today announced her support for the bipartisan legislation that would -- for soldiers returning from Iraq or Afghanistan with at least three years active duty -- provide "benefits to cover the costs of a four-year education up to the level of the most expensive in-state public school, along with a stipend for housing, books and other expenses," according to a press release.
"Education benefits would be available to troops who have served at least 3 months of active duty service since September 11, 2001," it adds, "including members of the National Guard and Reserve."