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As Lawmakers Consider G.I. Bill Expansion, Colleges Reach Out to Veterans
18 June 08 06:33 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

In spite of the financial assistance offered by the current G.I. Bill , military veterans face a series of daunting challenges when it comes to getting their college degree, including administrative hurdles and navigating the often complicated maze of Read More...

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Proposed Bill Combines House, Senate Versions of the Higher Education Act
14 May 08 04:51 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

Congressional aides hope to finalize a renewal of the Higher Education Act by Memorial Day that merges different versions of the proposed bill passed separately by the House of Representatives and the Senate last year, according to an article in The Chronicle Read More...

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Expanded Tuition Benefits for Veterans Gaining Momentum in Congress
07 May 08 05:41 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

When the original G.I. Bill became law in the 1940s, it covered the full cost of tuition, housing, and living expenses for military veterans. Today’s G.I. Bill benefits have not kept up with the rising costs of college. Veterans currently receive the Read More...

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